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Crafting Character Voices: Show, Don't Tell

Crafting Character Voices: Show, Don't Tell

Update: 2023-11-23
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Letting your characters' words reveal their traits and emotions, instead of explaining them in the narrative, is an art - and one that many writers overlook.

"Show, don't tell" is a fundamental principle in writing, especially when it comes to dialogue. It means allowing the reader to deduce character traits and emotions from what the characters say and do, rather than directly informing them through narrative exposition. This approach draws readers deeper into the story, making them active participants in understanding and connecting with the characters.

And for dialogue? Well, that's what we'll cover in this episode!

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Crafting Character Voices: Show, Don't Tell

Crafting Character Voices: Show, Don't Tell

Stuart Wakefield