Published: June 15, 2012
Words: 8,913 (approximate)
Language: American English
ISBN: 9781476105673

Short description

Learn how to infuse your writing with emotion, excitement, and passion by using the "show; don't tell" technique.

Extended description

In this easy-to-use workbook, Amy Michelle Wiley shows you how to bring your writing to life. Instead of telling the simple facts of the story, you will learn how to immerse your reader in the action so they are experiencing the events and full range of emotions along with the character.

Amy teaches the technique commonly called “show, don’t tell” with lots of concrete examples so you know exactly what to do and what to avoid. She covers a range of topics, including the use of adjectives and adverbs, dialogue tags, point of view, and descriptive language. Each section ends with a short worksheet to practice the skills yourself.

This guide is perfect for writers who want to hone their skills, or for teachers to use in the classroom.

Tags

writing, fiction, story, how to, guide, creative, write a book, show

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Review by: Richard Hicks on Feb. 27, 2013 :
I am a beginner writer, and this book is very helpful. Thank you for this timely writing that will help me for years to come.
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Review by: James G. Davis on Oct. 17, 2012 :
I completely agree with the previous reviews. This is an Excellent book to help any writer who is interested in honing their literary skills. I learned A LOT and have put it into practice in my own stories. What a Great tool for any author to have in their arsenal. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for all your hard work on this ebook. I, for one, am Very Grateful to you!
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Review by: Jean Edwards on Aug. 03, 2012 :
Bring your Writing to Life, has been very helpful to me, a writer trying to better my craft. It is plain and easy to understand. I look forward to more from Ms. Wiley.
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Review by: Virginia Bliss on July 31, 2012 : (no rating)
"Bring Your Writing To Life" covers many important writing topics such as dialogue, backstory, and expression of emotion. The explanations of techniques for improvement are clear and concise.
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