Show vs. Tell
I still have problems with this “show” vs. “tell” part of writing. I received some excellent advice about keeping a notebook around wherever I go so I can jot down words that describe setting, emotions, senses, etc.
Whether you have chosen to write in the first person point of view (POV) or third person POV, a writer has to allow readers to experience events through the character’s eyes, thus encouraging them to keep turning the pages. This takes place by covering all the senses as your write a passage. It isn’t necessary to always include a sense of smell if there isn’t one needed, but if there is food involved, the character’s sensory reactions are important so the reader can relate.
I subscribe to over a 100 blogs through Google Reader. No, I don’t read every one of them, but there are certain ones that catch my attention during my daily scan through the headlines. Camy Tang is running a great series on her Story Sensei blog that I think is worth checking out. Really wonderful examples!
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