tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5011491502682921793.post6751235947334902748..comments2024-02-11T05:17:11.377-05:00Comments on Writing My Novel... and stuff: How to Show Not TellAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08079822179925319286noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5011491502682921793.post-49521867447512454212011-07-01T11:14:33.369-04:002011-07-01T11:14:33.369-04:00This is what I try to do, though I am annoyed that...This is what I try to do, though I am annoyed that it doesn't come naturally. I have to try to keep it in mind. Or replace a lot of TELL with SHOW in the edit. I'm learning slowly - writing my first novel is the very best way to learn creative writing, taking lessons online (such as this one) as you go. Trial and error is almost abusive, but it works. ;D New follower btw. Shah .Xshahhttp://wordsinsync.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5011491502682921793.post-48315027726782189092011-02-05T08:06:26.284-05:002011-02-05T08:06:26.284-05:00Thank you Nina, that was a very interesting articl...Thank you Nina, that was a very interesting article about something that is still a bit of an Achilles-heel for me, and many aspiring authors.<br /><br />That exercise you mentioned is a great idea! I'll be sure to try that out a few times, sounds brilliant.Stories Inc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17914335670413469201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5011491502682921793.post-25702064359642613162011-02-04T20:39:31.443-05:002011-02-04T20:39:31.443-05:00It is also important, I've found, that hints r...It is also important, I've found, that hints remain with the reader long after the blatant description of a scene. And likewise the description of characters by their language, rather than a verbal portrait, as both these techniques require the reader to be an active participant.<br />Just my own perspective.The Book of Drachmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15402293433544594442noreply@blogger.com