Show, Don't Tell
Show, don’t tell--that’s what my high-school creative-writing teacher taught me, and her advice still holds true. Make your interview subjects or your characters come alive through detail. How they dress, where they live, what car they drive, how they talk--all speak volumes about their backgrounds, values, and world views. Actions speak louder than words (narrative), which can be flat and dull.
December 12, 2008
Writing Tip of the Month