Show, don't tell
So I must admit I am partially crippled right now. I've constantly heard the admonition, "Show, don't tell." But I'm not sure when to break the rule. For instance, I've avoided giving physical descriptions of the characters thus far unless a character from the story noticed them for some reason. But is that taking the rule too far? I'm starting to wonder.
When is it alright to just tell? Why is it considered bad to tell anyways? Who made the rules?
Anyhoo, because I was feeling crippled, I think I left out a scene I shouldn't have. I'll be adding to chapter 1 shortly.
When is it alright to just tell? Why is it considered bad to tell anyways? Who made the rules?
Anyhoo, because I was feeling crippled, I think I left out a scene I shouldn't have. I'll be adding to chapter 1 shortly.