What About “Show Don’t Tell”

This post contains affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. What about “Show Don’t Tell” don’t you understand? This question was posed to a group of writers during a writers conference. Their answer? “Everything.” It’s a concept that is easier said than done, and by the writer’s emphatic response this statement is more true today than ever before. This was clearly the case for our conference goers who said they were as bewildered about the subject as they ever were; even after the conference workshop.  Why the lingering misunderstanding? Resources, such as books, blog articles, and courses are abundant on the Internet and in local area bookstores. So, why is there a lingering misunderstanding about showing versus telling? One answer might be there is a disconnect between the theory and the…

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