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Finding Telling and Fixing It
Here are some tips for identifying when a novelist "tells" instead of "shows" and how to fix it.
showing versus telling • show/tell • narrative • bland writing • showing with dialogue
Here are some tips for identifying when a novelist "tells" instead of "shows" and how to fix it.
showing versus telling • show/tell • narrative • bland writing • showing with dialogue
Learn How to Show Not Tell
'Show don't tell' is one of the most popular pieces of advice given to learner writers. This article teaches practical ways to do just this.
creative writing • writing craft • kids books • write books for children • fiction writing tips
'Show don't tell' is one of the most popular pieces of advice given to learner writers. This article teaches practical ways to do just this.
creative writing • writing craft • kids books • write books for children • fiction writing tips
Learn Ways to: Show Don't Tell
Writers are often told 'Show Don't Tell.' This article teaches ways to achieve this through writing dialogue.
creative writing • writing craft • kids books • write books for children • fiction writing tips
Writers are often told 'Show Don't Tell.' This article teaches ways to achieve this through writing dialogue.
creative writing • writing craft • kids books • write books for children • fiction writing tips
Mamoru Oshii's Sky Crawlers Anime
Sky Crawlers is a beautiful, atmospheric animated movie. A Twilight Zone version of a World War II Battle of Britain movie.
sky crawlers • mamoru oshii • japanese animation • date movie • war movie
Sky Crawlers is a beautiful, atmospheric animated movie. A Twilight Zone version of a World War II Battle of Britain movie.
sky crawlers • mamoru oshii • japanese animation • date movie • war movie
Show, Don't Tell
Many authors are confused as to what it means to show and not tell. Guest author Angela Harms explains how to give your writing a creative boost with descriptive prose.
show • tell • edit • structural editing • editing
Many authors are confused as to what it means to show and not tell. Guest author Angela Harms explains how to give your writing a creative boost with descriptive prose.
show • tell • edit • structural editing • editing
Showing and Telling - How Best to Write Fiction
The concept of 'showing' and 'telling', or what is now essentially known as 'show don't tell', is at the heart of contemporary writing and and quest for mimesis.
showing and telling • the natural world in literature and art • concept of mimesis • contemporary writing styles • modern writing techniques
The concept of 'showing' and 'telling', or what is now essentially known as 'show don't tell', is at the heart of contemporary writing and and quest for mimesis.
showing and telling • the natural world in literature and art • concept of mimesis • contemporary writing styles • modern writing techniques
How to Write a Personal Essay
Using the elements of fiction in your narrative essay will keep the reader's attention and add meaning to your writing.
how to write a personal essay • using fiction techniques in nonfiction writing • what is a personal essay • show don’t tell • plot
Using the elements of fiction in your narrative essay will keep the reader's attention and add meaning to your writing.
how to write a personal essay • using fiction techniques in nonfiction writing • what is a personal essay • show don’t tell • plot
How To Write Great Dialogue
Dialogue spices narrative and increases pace because it is read more quickly; is pleasing to the reader's eye and gets readers involved.
writing dialogue • use oblique conversation • tools to improve dialogue • write vivid dialogue • show dont tell
Dialogue spices narrative and increases pace because it is read more quickly; is pleasing to the reader's eye and gets readers involved.
writing dialogue • use oblique conversation • tools to improve dialogue • write vivid dialogue • show dont tell
Increase Interest by Simplifying Your Writing
One of the best ways to have less clutter in your writing is to simplify it. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to be a Spartan and write sparingly like Hemingway.
reduce clutter in stories • active verbs increase pace • show don't tell • reduce redundancy • simplify your novel
One of the best ways to have less clutter in your writing is to simplify it. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to be a Spartan and write sparingly like Hemingway.
reduce clutter in stories • active verbs increase pace • show don't tell • reduce redundancy • simplify your novel
Showing vs. Telling
A refresher course on "showing" versus "telling". How to recognize dull narrative in our fiction and replace it with exciting, interesting alternatives.
fiction • writing technique • creative • showing • telling
A refresher course on "showing" versus "telling". How to recognize dull narrative in our fiction and replace it with exciting, interesting alternatives.
fiction • writing technique • creative • showing • telling
Using Dialogue to Hook The Reader
An extract from Beagle's 'El Regalo,' taken from Strahan's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, as an examplar of fluid dialogue, designed to draw the reader into the story.
hook the reader • entertaining dialogue • show not tell • strahan • beagle
An extract from Beagle's 'El Regalo,' taken from Strahan's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, as an examplar of fluid dialogue, designed to draw the reader into the story.
hook the reader • entertaining dialogue • show not tell • strahan • beagle
What Makes a Writer?
Whatever your reason, whether it be a hobby, beginning that first novel, to test the waters, or maybe, you are already published, here are some tips to keep you going!
writing • novel • author • tips on writing • help for writers
Whatever your reason, whether it be a hobby, beginning that first novel, to test the waters, or maybe, you are already published, here are some tips to keep you going!
writing • novel • author • tips on writing • help for writers
Creative Writing in News Articles
Remaining factual is journalism's number one rule, but relaying the facts and avoiding sway does not mean boring writing. Add literary interest to journalistic writing.
creativity in news articles • journalism and creativity • ways to write accurate but interesting articles • tricks to writing more engaging news stories • showing not telling
Remaining factual is journalism's number one rule, but relaying the facts and avoiding sway does not mean boring writing. Add literary interest to journalistic writing.
creativity in news articles • journalism and creativity • ways to write accurate but interesting articles • tricks to writing more engaging news stories • showing not telling
Melbourne International Flower Show 2001- 1
The Melbourne International Flower Show was par excellence this year. Join me in looking at show great photographs and reading a brief summary of the wonderful day we spent there.
flowers • bulbs • richardson • seeds • ixia
The Melbourne International Flower Show was par excellence this year. Join me in looking at show great photographs and reading a brief summary of the wonderful day we spent there.
flowers • bulbs • richardson • seeds • ixia
Saying 'I Love You' to Children
Tell the kids you love them by playing together, making their favourite dessert or by simply giving them a hug. Celebrate Valentine's Day all year long!
affection for kids • bonding with kids • listening to kids • talking with kids • making kids feel special
Tell the kids you love them by playing together, making their favourite dessert or by simply giving them a hug. Celebrate Valentine's Day all year long!
affection for kids • bonding with kids • listening to kids • talking with kids • making kids feel special
JMCreatives and the new small punchneedle!!!!!!!!!
Jo from JMCreatives introduces her invention- an extra small needle for punching! It is made to fit the Ultrapunch handle, but could be used on it's own.
punchneedle • punch • thread • embroidery • punch-needle
Jo from JMCreatives introduces her invention- an extra small needle for punching! It is made to fit the Ultrapunch handle, but could be used on it's own.
punchneedle • punch • thread • embroidery • punch-needle
How To Build Tension: Writing for Kids
A practical class in making a passage from your children's story more exciting to read.
creative writing • creative writing lessons • building tension • writing craft • kids books
A practical class in making a passage from your children's story more exciting to read.
creative writing • creative writing lessons • building tension • writing craft • kids books
How To Write Strong Characters in Fiction
A practical class in creating strong, well-developed characters that draw readers into your story.
creative writing • writing lessons • novel writing • characterization • writing craft
A practical class in creating strong, well-developed characters that draw readers into your story.
creative writing • writing lessons • novel writing • characterization • writing craft
Best of the Web – Club MTB
Club MTB has a logo, The Ultimate Interactive Mountain Bike Website. They maybe right.
http://clubmtb.com/club/ • members directory • which contains contact information • member information • favorite trails
Club MTB has a logo, The Ultimate Interactive Mountain Bike Website. They maybe right.
http://clubmtb.com/club/ • members directory • which contains contact information • member information • favorite trails
Say Later, Gator to Cliches
Cliches grow like weeds in many writers' works, but they're not always good things to have around. Find out why you may want to give cliches the boot.
cliche • editing • cliches • phrases • phrase
Cliches grow like weeds in many writers' works, but they're not always good things to have around. Find out why you may want to give cliches the boot.
cliche • editing • cliches • phrases • phrase
Sci-Fi TV News
The Latest News from the world of Sci-Fi TV.
sci-fi • news • tv • babylon 5 • the x-files
The Latest News from the world of Sci-Fi TV.
sci-fi • news • tv • babylon 5 • the x-files
The First Five Pages
The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile, by Noah Lukeman
editing • publishing • books on editing • books on publishing • book
The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile, by Noah Lukeman
editing • publishing • books on editing • books on publishing • book
A Novice At A Bird Show
A novice tells her experiences at her first bird show.
bird show • birds • pets • parrotlets • budgerigar
A novice tells her experiences at her first bird show.
bird show • birds • pets • parrotlets • budgerigar
Daft Punk Plays Live in Monterrey
French duo Daft Punk visited Mexico for the first time, captivating both their Mexico D.F. and Monterrey audiences with an amazing show.
daft punk in mexico • daft punk in monterrey • daft punk live • electronic dance • french duo
French duo Daft Punk visited Mexico for the first time, captivating both their Mexico D.F. and Monterrey audiences with an amazing show.
daft punk in mexico • daft punk in monterrey • daft punk live • electronic dance • french duo
Don't You Forget About Me – Jancee Dunn
Manhattan thirty something Lillian Curtis takes a sabbatical from her television producer job to go home to New Jersey and attend her reunion.
lilian curtis • don't you forget about me • twenty year high school reunion • reunite with high school class mates • 1980s
Manhattan thirty something Lillian Curtis takes a sabbatical from her television producer job to go home to New Jersey and attend her reunion.
lilian curtis • don't you forget about me • twenty year high school reunion • reunite with high school class mates • 1980s
Game Over
Universally Accessible Games demonstrates the problems with video game accessibility through their universally inaccessible game, Game Over.
accessibility • street fighter 2 • game over • puzzle • universally accessible games
Universally Accessible Games demonstrates the problems with video game accessibility through their universally inaccessible game, Game Over.
accessibility • street fighter 2 • game over • puzzle • universally accessible games
Orthotic Devices (part 2) Common Concerns
Coping with emotions that can surface from common concerns parents might have involving orthotic devices for their child.
orthotic • cerebral palsy • braces
Coping with emotions that can surface from common concerns parents might have involving orthotic devices for their child.
orthotic • cerebral palsy • braces
Primary School Open House Ideas
Primary teachers set up the classroom, display student work, create visuals, design interactive parent activities, and put together volunteer projects for Parent Night.
primary school open house • elementary back to school night • meet the teacher activities • plan a parent night • how to get ready for open house
Primary teachers set up the classroom, display student work, create visuals, design interactive parent activities, and put together volunteer projects for Parent Night.
primary school open house • elementary back to school night • meet the teacher activities • plan a parent night • how to get ready for open house
Review: How to Look Good Naked
Relying more on old-fashioned common sense than plastic surgery, "How to Look Good Naked" lets attractive women see how truly beautiful they really are.
how to look good naked • carson kressley • lifetime network • reality series • makeover
Relying more on old-fashioned common sense than plastic surgery, "How to Look Good Naked" lets attractive women see how truly beautiful they really are.
how to look good naked • carson kressley • lifetime network • reality series • makeover
Review: Making Fiends
Making Fiends is probably not a cartoon for young children with its simple art style and dark humor, but older audiences will enjoy the twisted wit.
making fiends review • making fiends • nicktoons • amy winfrey • nicktoons saturday morning
Making Fiends is probably not a cartoon for young children with its simple art style and dark humor, but older audiences will enjoy the twisted wit.
making fiends review • making fiends • nicktoons • amy winfrey • nicktoons saturday morning
Russell Atwood's East of A: an Urban Thriller
Jeffery Deaver calls it "downtown noir."
fiction • book • read • crime • noir
Jeffery Deaver calls it "downtown noir."
fiction • book • read • crime • noir
Scriptwriting
Here are some tips on developing an engaging protagonist
screenwriting • protagonist • goal • writing • antagonist
Here are some tips on developing an engaging protagonist
screenwriting • protagonist • goal • writing • antagonist
Tactile Defensiveness
A child who displays tactile defensiveness might miss out on special holiday foods such as Aunt Susie's red Jello salad. Here are ideas to overcome the Jello jitters.
fragile x • sensory integration therapy • tactile defensiveness • autism spectrum • autistic
A child who displays tactile defensiveness might miss out on special holiday foods such as Aunt Susie's red Jello salad. Here are ideas to overcome the Jello jitters.
fragile x • sensory integration therapy • tactile defensiveness • autism spectrum • autistic
The Golden Compass Controversy
After much criticism of Pullman's atheism, the first film version of His Dark Materials has been released. Worth the debate? An emphatic "no," according to this reviewer.
golden compass • philip pullman athiest • film adaptations narnia harry potter star wars • his dark materials • lyra asriel coulter
After much criticism of Pullman's atheism, the first film version of His Dark Materials has been released. Worth the debate? An emphatic "no," according to this reviewer.
golden compass • philip pullman athiest • film adaptations narnia harry potter star wars • his dark materials • lyra asriel coulter
The X-Files - A series Profile
A look at the Hit Sci-Fi series the X-Files and this week's Trivia question.
x-files • profile • sci-fi tv shows
A look at the Hit Sci-Fi series the X-Files and this week's Trivia question.
x-files • profile • sci-fi tv shows
Computer Security Weekly, March 13, 2000
March 13, 2000, This week's events in computer security, both on and off the net.
computer • security • network • internet • virus
March 13, 2000, This week's events in computer security, both on and off the net.
computer • security • network • internet • virus
Five Things to do on Amelia Island
Feel the funk, get spooked and tee it up are a few of the things to do on Florida's Amelia Island.
amelia island • fernandina beach • things to do • florida • atlantic ocean
Feel the funk, get spooked and tee it up are a few of the things to do on Florida's Amelia Island.
amelia island • fernandina beach • things to do • florida • atlantic ocean
From War to Windrush
The stories of West Indians living in Britain during the First and Second World Wars are told through personal memorabilia, photos, documents, music and film footage.
empire windrush • windrush • war to windrush • allan wilmot • lord kitchener
The stories of West Indians living in Britain during the First and Second World Wars are told through personal memorabilia, photos, documents, music and film footage.
empire windrush • windrush • war to windrush • allan wilmot • lord kitchener
Fun, Educational Kids' Collections
Parents can help with their kid's collections by supporting the hobby, helping him find, display and share his treasures, and keeping it real.
kids collections • displaying your collection • value of collecting • child’s collection • collections for kids
Parents can help with their kid's collections by supporting the hobby, helping him find, display and share his treasures, and keeping it real.
kids collections • displaying your collection • value of collecting • child’s collection • collections for kids
Have A "Little" Heart
Valentine ideas for young and old. Have some family fun with the season of love.
valentine's day • family fun • classmate cards • valentine cards • valentine crafts
Valentine ideas for young and old. Have some family fun with the season of love.
valentine's day • family fun • classmate cards • valentine cards • valentine crafts
How To Write A Synopsis For Fiction
A successful synopsis is not a short story version of your book nor or a piece of creative writing. It is a business document. Here is what not to do in your synopsis:
how to write a synopsis • what to include in a synopsis • how to sell a manuscript • what is a synopsis • how to submit to an agent
A successful synopsis is not a short story version of your book nor or a piece of creative writing. It is a business document. Here is what not to do in your synopsis:
how to write a synopsis • what to include in a synopsis • how to sell a manuscript • what is a synopsis • how to submit to an agent
Ice Breaking Activities
Get to know your students better through these classic ice-breaking activities.
back to school lesson ideas • back to school • new school year ideas • first day of school lesson ideas • first day of school
Get to know your students better through these classic ice-breaking activities.
back to school lesson ideas • back to school • new school year ideas • first day of school lesson ideas • first day of school
If Luther Wrote a Letter to Pastors Today
A letter outlining the need for good law and gospel preaching today, based on the Word alone (sola scriptura) as explained in the Book of Concord.
pastor • preaching • law • gospel • jesus
A letter outlining the need for good law and gospel preaching today, based on the Word alone (sola scriptura) as explained in the Book of Concord.
pastor • preaching • law • gospel • jesus
Interior Decorating for Assisted Living
Find tips and learn techniques that will ease the transition from home into assisted living for your elderly family members. Interior decorating that can really make a di
interior decorating • decorating for the elderly • decorating at assisted living • retirement home decorating • assisted living decorating
Find tips and learn techniques that will ease the transition from home into assisted living for your elderly family members. Interior decorating that can really make a di
interior decorating • decorating for the elderly • decorating at assisted living • retirement home decorating • assisted living decorating
Jesus and Santa Claus
Christmas is a time that most kids get ready for Santa to make his dashing visit to their house. But, make sure they know that Jesus is the reason for the season.
santa claus • jesus and santa • jesus vs santa • kneeling santa • jesus birth
Christmas is a time that most kids get ready for Santa to make his dashing visit to their house. But, make sure they know that Jesus is the reason for the season.
santa claus • jesus and santa • jesus vs santa • kneeling santa • jesus birth
Larry King- 50 Years on the Air
Talk show host Larry King, with his trademark suspenders, celebrates 50 years in broadcasting. His CNN show "Larry King Live" is shown in over 200 countries worldwide.
larry king • larry king live • larry king live show • larry king on cnn • cnn's larry king
Talk show host Larry King, with his trademark suspenders, celebrates 50 years in broadcasting. His CNN show "Larry King Live" is shown in over 200 countries worldwide.
larry king • larry king live • larry king live show • larry king on cnn • cnn's larry king
Nevada's Capital Carson City
Carson City's Victorian landmarks , Nevada's premier history museum, a former Indian school and rail museum offer intriguing glimpses into Western U. S. early days.
carson city walking tour • brougher house • henry yerington home • virginia & truckee railroad • oldest church in nevada
Carson City's Victorian landmarks , Nevada's premier history museum, a former Indian school and rail museum offer intriguing glimpses into Western U. S. early days.
carson city walking tour • brougher house • henry yerington home • virginia & truckee railroad • oldest church in nevada
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