“Show, don’t tell” is a piece of writing advice we’re all familiar with. It’s easy to apply this rule to your descriptions and bring the plot to life by showing your reader what’s happening rather than just telling them—but what about inner conflicts and characters’ lives?

That's what today's video is about.
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0:00 Introduction
1:18 DO show with background story
4:53 Do NOT spell it
5:58 Do NOT tell through dialogue
7:43 Tell the characters their goals and desires
9:04 Don't stress about the first draft
10:23 Outro
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