Show, Don't Tell - part VI
a piece of the action19 total reviews
Comment from dmt1967
This is another well written piece with bundles of information and important facts. It is a fine line, in my experience, to get the information and action balance. Thank you for sharing and take care.
reply by the author on 12-May-2022
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This is another well written piece with bundles of information and important facts. It is a fine line, in my experience, to get the information and action balance. Thank you for sharing and take care.
Comment Written 10-May-2022
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Everything's a balance which is what I hope folk take away.
Comment from robyn corum
Gareth,
A very nice continuation of your series. I enjoyed the examples you provided, too. Those always help so much. It's funny how people learn things so differently. Offering the same info in different ways is a big help. Smart guy!
Only one wee note:
--> clumsy, bothered about what other(s) think of him,
Thanks so much! Hope there's more to come!
reply by the author on 12-May-2022
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Gareth,
A very nice continuation of your series. I enjoyed the examples you provided, too. Those always help so much. It's funny how people learn things so differently. Offering the same info in different ways is a big help. Smart guy!
Only one wee note:
--> clumsy, bothered about what other(s) think of him,
Thanks so much! Hope there's more to come!
Comment Written 07-May-2022
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Many thanks, robyn.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
I love reading these posts of yours, GM. They offer so much good advice and I feel a good writer is generous to offer guidance. I sense your kind attitude and love of writing, Giddy
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I love reading these posts of yours, GM. They offer so much good advice and I feel a good writer is generous to offer guidance. I sense your kind attitude and love of writing, Giddy
Comment Written 06-May-2022
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Much appreciated as always, Giddy. G
Comment from Spitfire
I just posted a short biographical piece about a fall that maimed me. I wrote just the facts. Maybe I can embellish part 2. I wondered if you might offer suggestions if you read it.
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I just posted a short biographical piece about a fall that maimed me. I wrote just the facts. Maybe I can embellish part 2. I wondered if you might offer suggestions if you read it.
Comment Written 06-May-2022
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I've been awol, apologies. G
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Excellent advice.
My take away is that just about anything goes as long as it's done well, and with moderation. But even the moderation rule doesn't always apply. I've read criticisms of Hemingway's 'The Old man and the Sea', as well as Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' - too moderate, too much action. But no one argued about their success.
Thanks for your advice despite my rant.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 12-May-2022
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Excellent advice.
My take away is that just about anything goes as long as it's done well, and with moderation. But even the moderation rule doesn't always apply. I've read criticisms of Hemingway's 'The Old man and the Sea', as well as Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' - too moderate, too much action. But no one argued about their success.
Thanks for your advice despite my rant.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 06-May-2022
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Do it well and get a good balance, simple! lol
Comment from royowen
Oh yes, describing actions is imperative in writing, but in a movie or stage script as well, but one doesn't have a director of course. This is a brilliant suggestion G, certainly for writing, well done, blessings Roy
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Oh yes, describing actions is imperative in writing, but in a movie or stage script as well, but one doesn't have a director of course. This is a brilliant suggestion G, certainly for writing, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 05-May-2022
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Much appreciated, Roy.
Comment from K. Lang-Slattery
I have enjoyed all your installments on writing. They are very helpful and your examples really work. I admit to missing the usual prompts at the end. Never-the-less, this piece really explains well ways of using small actions to show emotion, intent, personality, etc.
Another thing that doesn't always serve to further the plot, but which can add depth, mood, and emotion to a scene in a more subtle way, is setting. Will you be writing about setting soon?
reply by the author on 12-May-2022
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I have enjoyed all your installments on writing. They are very helpful and your examples really work. I admit to missing the usual prompts at the end. Never-the-less, this piece really explains well ways of using small actions to show emotion, intent, personality, etc.
Another thing that doesn't always serve to further the plot, but which can add depth, mood, and emotion to a scene in a more subtle way, is setting. Will you be writing about setting soon?
Comment Written 05-May-2022
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Next piece addresses emotion in regard to show don't tell.
Comment from Shirley McLain
Another great instruction and to help with understanding. You are an excellent writer. I hope you have a wonderful night. Shirley
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Another great instruction and to help with understanding. You are an excellent writer. I hope you have a wonderful night. Shirley
Comment Written 05-May-2022
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Many thanks Shirley. G
Comment from damommy
I've been away and haven't read the first parts of this teaching. I'll do that soon. Thanks for such clear instructions. Just hope I can achieve. I'm working on a little "book." Now, stop laughing. hahahahahaha
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I've been away and haven't read the first parts of this teaching. I'll do that soon. Thanks for such clear instructions. Just hope I can achieve. I'm working on a little "book." Now, stop laughing. hahahahahaha
Comment Written 05-May-2022
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I'll be reading. G
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Thank you for this information, G. I think I understand what you are saying. I think I do a pretty good job with this and hope I can improve as I continue to write. I am too old to dream of being a famous writer, I started too late in life, but still I am pleased when someone tells me they like my work. Thanks for the lesson. Nancy:)
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Thank you for this information, G. I think I understand what you are saying. I think I do a pretty good job with this and hope I can improve as I continue to write. I am too old to dream of being a famous writer, I started too late in life, but still I am pleased when someone tells me they like my work. Thanks for the lesson. Nancy:)
Comment Written 05-May-2022
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Never too late, Nancy. G