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Showing -v- Telling

A guide to mastering the balance

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Apr 17, 2023
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When it comes to writing, the balance between "showing" and "telling" is crucial for engaging your readers and creating a vivid, immersive experience. "Showing" means using sensory details, dialogue, and actions to demonstrate what's happening, while "telling" means summarizing or explaining events in a more straightforward manner.

Here are some tips to …

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