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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2024 · 28 MIN

51 - Are character thoughts show or tell?

from Story Magic · host Golden May

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about character thoughts, and whether they're show or tell.What you’ll learn from this episode:What internal processing (or interiority) actually isHow to use internal processing on the pageThe balance between showing thoughts and telling themTips to incorporate in your pages  SHOW, DON'T TELL DEMYSTIFIED WORKSHOP: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshopWith a mixture of presentation, QA, published work analysis, guided visualization, and professional feedback on an excerpt from your own work, you'll gain ​​the “Show” skills to write gripping prose that leaps off the page, grabs hold of readers, and leaves them hanging onto every single word.Enroll now! https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagicJoin Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!Follow us on social media!Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/ Join us September 21st - September 25th for Story Stress Test! In this FIVE-day LIVE virtual workshop, we’re going to show you how to stress-test and strengthen your story’s foundation. Leave the doubt behind, and bring the fun instead! All you have to do is register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/storystresstest! See you there!

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about character thoughts, and whether they're show or tell. What you’ll learn from this episode: What internal processing (or interiority) actually isHow to use internal processing on the pageThe balance between showing thoughts and telling themTips to incorporate in your pages SHOW, DON'T TELL DEMYSTIFIED WORKSHOP: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/show-tell-workshop With a mixture of presentation, QA, published work analysis, g...

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