Day 5

Writing is simple. Learning to write is a pain.

I can write and write for hours in my own way, but apparently, there are correct procedures. This evening, I worked on perfecting my show-don't-tell skill. It seemed like an easy concept. I even thought that my writing was beyond such a simple lesson, but I've discovered that sometimes going back to the basics is the best way to learn. My problem: I tend to stay too much in my characters minds, I think I've mentioned that. Showing, not telling, is one way to get out of that internal dialogue. I also worked on creating scenes. The details of learning, ugh. I think I prefer the details of descriptive writing: I like practicing the process better than learning it. Although, it was interesting to take my work in a new direction. Frustrating, yes, but I think it was a good lesson.