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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2023 · 16 MIN

Showing or Telling?

from The Writing Forge · host Writing Heights Writers Association

Bonnie and Miranda discuss their takes on the infamous writing advice, “Show, don’t tell.” They explore the advice from an editor’s perspective as well as a writer’s, give some examples of showing and telling, and discuss when you would want to use one or the other. So, what do you think about “show, don’t tell”? @ our socials to let us know your questions and comments on the hotly debated maxim. Facebook: @writingheights Instagram: @writingheights Join the Writing Heights community at writingheights.com Cover art by Maggie Walker Links: How to Show and When to Tell blog post

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