Show and Tell

Show

Use dialogue

Be very descriptive

Only use when it is important to the plot

Create emotion for the reader

Use verbs

Avoid using adverbs

Be clear

Use similes and metaphors

Can lose its effectiveness if used too much

Tell

Only use when it is not important to the plot

Ensure that there is a balance between showing and telling

Telling allows for the book to not be so long

Makes the story simple