From Telling to Showing: How to Create Stories That Readers Experience, Not Just Read

From Telling to Showing: How to Create Stories That Readers Experience, Not Just Read

Welcome to the chaos of show, don’t tell—that one piece of writing advice everyone repeats, but somehow no one really explains. You’re told to “make the reader feel something,” but no one hands you a map for how to actually pull it off without rambling descriptions or characters narrating their trauma like it’s open mic night. The “From Telling To Showing” book is the guide I wish I’d had when I was stuck between “write vivid scenes” and “don’t overdo it.” It’s honest, and packed with practical help for writers who are done trying to decode vague craft advice on vibes alone. Inside, we’ll talk about: How to turn emotions into action and dialogue that actually feels real - When sensory detail works and when it’s just noise - How to build subtext, tension, and reader trust without spoon-feeding - Why “telling” isn’t the villain it’s made out to be (and how to do it well when it’s the better choice) This book isn’t about writing perfectly. It’s about writing with clarity, and the kind of narrative confidence that makes your characters come alive without yelling their feelings at the reader. Whether you’re writing dreamy romance, unhinged sci-fi, moody literary fiction, or something in-between, This Book will help you craft scenes that actually land. Because you don’t need to tell us your story’s amazing. You just need to show us why.