/lit/ - Literature

>>20702421
So what exactly is this "show don't tell" argument? Isn't that contradictory advice? Or distinction without a difference. To me, it sounds like people are vaguely describing the omniscience of the narrator or the perspective style taken. To others, "showing" is using concrete descriptions as events unfold. "Telling" seems to be more of a synopsis or cut to the chase.

I've also heard show don't tell only applies to screenwriting or plays. That makes sense. Screenwriting and live action sequences unfold live with actors/actresses.

All of this is so confusing. Why is the worst advice always the most popular?
>>20702391
Thanks. That's kind of you anon

Can you link it here once you're finished? I would like to read it.

>live alone
>nighttime
>suddenly get extremely depressed at the realization you are truly alone in a pointless, uncaring world

I think everybody in my family is afraid of me

I'm trying to apply the "show, don't tell" techniques but it just feels like such a waste of time, page space and my nerves, I'm writing a YA sci-fi novel, I just want to tell the story ffs