First-time authors get preoccupied with the idea of “show, don’t tell.” They’re told that narration should be avoided at all costs, and what’s meant as a stylistic suggestion gets taken as a rule. Here’s why “show, don’t tell” isn’t always the best advice.
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Reason 1: “Showing” means writing more than you need to
3:03 Reason 2: “Showing” through dialog has its limits
5:39 Reason 3: It’s a suggestion, not a rule
7:03 Wrap-up
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