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Show, Dont Tell: How to write vivid descriptions, handle backstory, and describe your characters?emotions (Writers?Guide Series),Used
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Show, don? tell is probably the single mostimportant piece of advice given to writers. But many writers struggle to understand this powerful principle or have difficulty applying it to their own work. Even experienced authors sometimes don? grasp the finer nuances of showing and telling. In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and a bestselling author to show you how to show and tell you when to tell.Each chapter includes concrete examples and exercises that will hone your writing skills.Whether you?e a novice writer working on your first story or an established author who has already learned the basics of showing and telling, this book will help you to: Grasp the difference between showing and telling. Understand why showing is such a powerful tool. Spot telling in your own manuscript. Fix bland passages and turn them into compelling scenes. Keep from telling what you have already shown. Avoid the three danger areas of telling. Describe your characters and your setting in interesting ways. Put powerful emotions into your writing. Incorporate backstory into your novel without resorting to telling. Recognize telling in dialogue. Avoid overshowing and swamping your readers with too many details. Learn when telling is actually a good thing. Immerse your readers into your story and keep them captivated from beginning to end.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Show, Don't Tell'? A: 'Show, Don't Tell' focuses on teaching writers the important distinction between showing and telling in writing, emphasizing how to create vivid descriptions and engage readers through emotional depth.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Show, Don't Tell' is Sandra Gerth, who has experience as both an editor and a best-selling author.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn how to spot and fix 'telling' in their writing, transform bland passages into compelling scenes, and effectively incorporate backstory without resorting to 'telling'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner writers? A: 'Show, Don't Tell' is suitable for both novice writers and experienced authors, offering valuable insights and exercises for all levels.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 112 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Show, Don't Tell' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on February 10, 2018.
- Q: Does this book include exercises for practice? A: Yes, each chapter includes concrete examples and exercises to help hone your writing skills.
- Q: Can this book help with writing dialogue? A: Yes, 'Show, Don't Tell' teaches how to recognize 'telling' in dialogue and provides guidance on how to improve it.
- Q: What writing skills does this book aim to improve? A: The book aims to improve skills such as creating vivid descriptions, understanding emotional depth, avoiding bland passages, and effectively using backstory.