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Why Authors Should Avoid Adverbs
We’ve all heard it: Avoid adverbs at all cost. While I’m never a fan of speaking in terms of “rules” when it comes to fiction writing—the “rules” of fiction writing tend to bend—this one I’d strongly recommend paying attention to. … Continue reading
Show vs. Tell: When to Tell
First, if you missed How to Show, go check it out. For those who read it, you may recall my promise there to address the age-old question: In writing a novel, when is it appropriate to ‘tell’? Because it is appropriate at times—even necessary. … Continue reading
Show vs. Tell: How to Show
We’ve all heard it, the whole argument between showing vs. telling. In fact, we’ve heard it so much that we actually think we understand it. But I’ve got news; it’s perhaps the trickiest concept to master, even for experienced and … Continue reading
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