Show it, don't tell it is a simple writing principle, but it's complicated in practice.
If the narrative is too showy, the pacing may slow. If the narrative is too telling, the reader's emotions can become cold or even numb.
If the narrative is too showy, the pacing may slow. If the narrative is too telling, the reader's emotions can become cold or even numb.


Reactions: Iamnotabot and Louhi