Show, don’t tell.

What does that mean?

In this week’s lesson/ramble, I want to share the importance of showing, as opposed to telling.

Hear me out.

When people say “show, don’t tell“, they are outlining the best ways to tell a story. When storytelling, one has two options:

1. Tell - “I love my family,“ Sophie said.

   or

2. Show - Sophie gave her family a big hug.

See the difference?

One is showing, the other is telling. Why is showing better? There are a few factors to consider, which I’ll give next.