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Show and Tell
By Mary Kole
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Description
In this bold and practical craft guide, publishing veteran Mary Kole dismantles one of writing's most misunderstood commandments and shows you how to use both showing and telling to level up your creative writing craft.
Whether you're workshopping a novel, writing a memoir, or deep in the revision trenches, Show and Tell is a smart, no-nonsense writing reference book that gives you the tools to:Avoid the most common showing mistakesCut the fluff without flattening your voiceDeepen character and emotionExplore interiorityUnderstand how emotion works on the page to make readers careBalance immersive scenes with effective exposition and stop overwritingUse narrative voice intentionally (and irresistibly)Tell just enough to build trust, context, and clarity
Packed with excerpts from over 50 published books, troubleshooting advice, and rigorous analysis, this guide is your permission slip to break the rules that have been holding writers back for generations.
Don't just show. Don't just tell. Learn when, why, and how to do both.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
236
Release Date:
2025-07-18
Publication Date:
2025-07-18
Publisher:
Good Story Publishing
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
193916222X
ISBN13:
9781939162229
Weight:
258 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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