Prompt Tuesday (2/2/10)

To me, the most important (and elusive aspect) of writing is the simple motto "Show! Don't Tell!" The "showing," in addition to a compelling plot, is what distinguishes good writing from dull writing. I struggle with this.

Today, when emailing a friend with a writing critique, I ran across this article, which I enjoyed:

http://users.wirefire.com/tritt/tip1.html

I'll summarize with a short "crumping" poem:

Don't Tell! Show!
Stupid mofo!
(repeat)

(Sung to the tune of "Pants on the Ground.")

And here is a haiku that I wrote to immortalize this concept:

Quill dips . . .
Exact descriptions inked onto parchment
The readers snooze.

My best to all . . .

-- Wade Nash