Storycraft Mini-Series with Brandi Badgett: Show Vs. Tell

Brandi Badgett, Fictionary’s star Editor and Instructor guides you through the most important aspects of storycraft to help you write your best book.Today’s topic is all about show vs tell: Discover how you can balance the tools of showing vs. telling to write immersive fiction that keeps a reader engaged. Brandi also shares how there are specific times when it’s best for your story to use telling!I’m excited to share this series with you. Packed with lots of useful information and actionable tips, it’s perfect for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers!About Brandi Badgett:I am a wife and mother of five beautiful children. My husband is a rocket scientist, so we live in Alabama, just outside of Rocket City. I’m a lifelong bibliophile and learner which means my home is covered in books.I am a senior at BYU-Idaho, working on a degree in Family and Marriage Studies. The things I have learned in classes and reading studies have influenced my life greatly, and I hope to share the knowledge with others.I’ve played with writing since I was young, but when it came to a novel—I always got stuck until I landed upon Fictionary. Between the knowledge of story I learned there and the kindness of the community, I stayed for years and became a Certified StoryCoach Editor and Instructor.I also write fiction under my pen name Leigh Romero.Chapters & Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:44 Show Versus Tell Basics02:59 Dialogue Subtext Examples04:55 Why Showing Works06:05 Thoughts and Inner Voice08:43 Action Beats Not Talking Heads11:01 Setting and White Room16:23 Revision Stage Techniques19:27 When Telling Helps27:18 Wrap Up and Next EpisodeLinks:FictionaryLove in Development (Amazon ebook)Love in Development Goodreads pageDid you know that I work with amazing creatives from all over the world? If you are working on a project and you would like a mentor, coach, editor, or work through any stucks, I have plenty of ways to meet your needs and at every price point.I’d love to help you reach your goals!Check out what I can do for you! > Work with me This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eacarter.substack.com/subscribe