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Or does it just need a little help?
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The shadow of the creature moved lazily back and forth, occasionally blotting out the moonlight that filtered under the bedroom door.
Did we getcha? Are you wondering what was behind the door? Grab your reader from the start by giving them a taste of what’s to come. Don’t start with a line like, “It was a dark and stormy night,” or your readers will run from you faster than a hungry cheetah after a tasty-looking impala.
We’re not saying you have to be Shakespeare, but many stories fail to hook potential readers within the first few lines, so make sure those lines count.
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Are you suffering from shownottellitis? This sickness has symptoms such as itching, sneezing, coughing, and telling your readers what your character is doing rather than showing how he or she does it. Let’s use this sentence as an exam ple
Langford was angry and slammed the door.
Alright. This line is fine and all, but it’s also a little flat. How are your readers supposed to get to know your character if you don’t give them the nitty-gritty details of how they think and react? Let’s rework this example just a little
With her flippant dismissal, Langford turned to leave. The urge to destroy something– anything– raced through him. His anger burned so bright he could melt the sun, but he settled for ripping her prized, antique door off its hinges as he made his grand exit.
Can you see the difference? Just add a little spice and … Wa-lah! Your readers want to see and feel the action. Don’t bore them, or sell yourself short by oversimplifying your storyline.
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