This post is long but I believe it is a MUST read. Showing can be hard but if you learn a few tricks in your word choice you can convey a message to your readers that will make them want to read everything you write! ❤
Show, don’t tell: Everything you need to know in a nutshell. Words to use and to avoid. Describe characters, emotions, settings. Plus summary to download.
Source: Show, Don’t Tell: Your Indispensable Mini-Guide. With Downloadable Cheatsheet | Ride the Pen
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Great find by Colleen 👍😃
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I subscribe to his newsletter. Great information from Alex all the time. This was exceptionally helpful. Thanks for sharing. ❤
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Welcome, Colleen 👍😃
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This is an awesome share, Colleen! In particular, I liked the dialogue tags section of the article.
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I agree. We all need help in certain areas. I love the example of showing…😄
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Love ‘Ride the Pen’, Colleen! Thanks for sharing! 😉
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You’re welcome. ❤️
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Reblogged this on Nesie's Place and commented:
A great addition to your resource folder! 😉
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Thanks for sharing this great article ❤️
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Excellent article. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
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Yes really! Thank you for providing it. 😉
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Highly useful information for writers.
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Thanks for sharing this excellent article 😘❤️❤️😘
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A fantastic share! Thanks very much, Colleen! 🙂
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You’re very welcome! 😘❤️
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