Three Ways to Use Subtext to “Show, Don’t Tell”

“Show, don’t tell.” Writers hear these three simple words over and over again as they learn to write. But how do you actually show details and when?One word: subtext.Subtext is the lifeblood of “show, don’t tell.” It is the art of understating—causing readers to feel or know a fact without mentioning it. Subtext is woven … Continue reading Three Ways to Use Subtext to “Show, Don’t Tell”