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Master List – Show vs Tell

Posted January 22, 2020 & filed under Master Lists, On Writing.

A growing list of resources to help you figure out how (and when) to show vs. tell:

  • Never name emotions
  • Use active verbs and action tags
  • Prove it!
  • Use sensory language and be descriptive
  • Avoid telling emotions and motivations
  • Know when to tell
  • Describe emotions without naming them (and other tips)
  • Writing with emotion
  • Keep “intruder words” out of your writing
  • Show with a strong voice

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