Show not tell. Part II
In “Show not tell – Part I” I described the historical context, and why perhaps modern fiction has evolved the way it has. Before I go in to the nitty-gritty, the mechanics, I wanted to go off on one more … Read More
In “Show not tell – Part I” I described the historical context, and why perhaps modern fiction has evolved the way it has. Before I go in to the nitty-gritty, the mechanics, I wanted to go off on one more … Read More
“Show not tell” – that old chestnut. Trotted out as a mantra at the start of every creative writing class you’ve ever been to. A large part of every “How to write a book” guide you’ve ever read. The single … Read More
The first post on an editorial blog should, rightly, be about rules. Are there rules for good writing? Do you have to follow those rules? What about the successful authors who didn’t follow the rules? Let’s start with the act … Read More