This is the third creative writing class from CWN's free writing lessons in fiction. If you're not signed up for the writing course, click here to get started. It's free!
Free Writing Courses - Class 3
Topic: Showing versus Telling
Hello, my favorite student. Today's class is about showing versus telling, how to write scenes.
10-minute writing - Do this after reading the lesson:
Take the character whose profile you wrote during the last class. How does this character act when she or he is afraid? Imagine that this character is alone at home with someone he or she's afraid of. Why is this person in your character's home? Why is your character afraid of this person? You decide. Write part of the scene. Show your character's fear without telling it.
Today's reading - After you finish reading, come back to this page to complete the 10-minute writing. You'll see other links and options, but don't let them distract you -- come right back:
Good progress! See you next time.
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