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‘Show, don’t tell’ is great advice…in theory.
In practice, it’s not that simple.
We asked six acclaimed authors for their best advice on finding the right balance between the two elements in fiction.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
He’s an award-winning creative writing professor.
She’s a world-class writing coach.
Together, they help novelists and memoir writers create standout stories, discuss the benefits of plotting versus pantsing, and reveal surefire ways to avoid common pitfalls and plot fails.
During COVID-19, writers discover inspiration and opportunity.
A guide to sorting through agent offers, getting your book proposal just right, and making sure you still have more to say after a million (or more) people read your article.
Research can enhance your work and stifle it, too.
Here’s how to say “enough.”
