On Writing: Exposition Two - Show, Don't Tell, and Don't Mention It

And So The Mind Reels

12-10-2021 • 19 mins

S2E4  One creed many writers live by is the rule: Show, Don't Tell.  What does that mean? How does that work? What is an example or two?  How can I convey the information I want my audience to know without making it sound silly? Do I need to Show or Tell them everything? Could I introduce elements that have nothing to do with my story? Can I withhold information? Has anyone ever done that? Let's find out!

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