Don’t Tell Us About Your Characters—Show Them Walking Across the Page!

Show Don't Tell Rules!

How many times have you heard "Show your story rather than tell it!"

And, how many times have you gone right on and did a lot of telling! I know I have.

"Showing" is one technique that will always improve your writing. I admit that there is some great writing that makes a precedent for "tell," but as a rule "show" is more effective.

Here are three "show don't tell" ideas to improve your story—every time.

1. Your pen is your movie camera.

In a film, a director (that's you!)...