Dawn Alexander Books/When You See It: A Practical Guide to Show, Don't Tell

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When You See It: A Practical Guide to Show, Don't Tell

  • Course
  • 18 Lessons

Show! Don't Tell! You've heard it, but how are you supposed to use it? What does it really mean? How do you actually do it? In this workshop, we will break down the basics of this common writing advice as well as revise sections from actual works-in-progress.

Contents

Introduction

HI! I'm Dawn!
Preview
Beyond the Moon
Preview
What is "When You See it?"
Preview
Workshop Video

When You See It

Texas State Fair 1980
Dawn's Senior Banquet

What Does Show, Don't Tell Really Mean?

Bringing the Reader into the Story

Becoming a Director

Lights
Camera
Action

So Much Telling

Most Common Telling
How to Slow Down
When to Fast Forward

Examples

Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4

Where to Find Dawn

Where to Find Dawn