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Resolving Common Story Issues With "Show, Don't Tell"
Manage episode 245415057 series 1533554
The "Show, Don't Tell" technique is often used to craft immersive sensory descriptions. But what if it could also be used to solve some of the most common storytelling issues?
Say goodbye to lengthy info-dumps, on-the-nose writing, and heavy-handed themes. In today's episode, I'm breaking down how you can use "Show, Don't Tell" to resolve common story critiques via the use of subtext. Hooray!
// Episode Links //
Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/showdonttell
Build Your Best Writing Life: launch.well-storied.com
// Recent Guest Posts //
Three Tips for Crafting Lyrical Prose by Angela Hartgers: www.well-storied.com/lyrical
Guest Post Submission Guidelines: www.well-storied.com/guest
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176 episodes
Manage episode 245415057 series 1533554
The "Show, Don't Tell" technique is often used to craft immersive sensory descriptions. But what if it could also be used to solve some of the most common storytelling issues?
Say goodbye to lengthy info-dumps, on-the-nose writing, and heavy-handed themes. In today's episode, I'm breaking down how you can use "Show, Don't Tell" to resolve common story critiques via the use of subtext. Hooray!
// Episode Links //
Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/showdonttell
Build Your Best Writing Life: launch.well-storied.com
// Recent Guest Posts //
Three Tips for Crafting Lyrical Prose by Angela Hartgers: www.well-storied.com/lyrical
Guest Post Submission Guidelines: www.well-storied.com/guest
// Additional Links //
Well-Storied Communities: www.well-storied.com/community
All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast
You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers!
176 episodes
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