A quick question for writers.

[ash48]

I often hear "don't tell, show" when it comes to story writing.

Can someone provide an example of what "telling" looks like compared to "showing". Um.. I don't mean story links. Just maybe a sentence or two. I think I know, but I'm not entirely sure.

Or maybe a link to a workshop on this?

Many thanks.

Comments

[tiniowien.livejournal.com]

Another example to add to the post, because one can never have enough. *g*

Sam walked into the kitchen. The room was messy and stank.

versus

Fallen debris and broken furniture littered the kitchen floor. Sam navigated a split beam, raising a dusty hand to his nose as the cloying, sweet-rot stench of decay became stronger.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

Oh I LOVE this example. And I agree... one cannot have too many. \o/

Thanks sweetie. <33