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Understanding the “Show Don’t Tell” Rule (With Examples … And Exceptions)
One of the most common pieces of writing advice is show, don’t tell. It’s a neat little phrase. But you might wonder what exactly the “show don’t tell” rule means, and why it matters. After all, you’re telling a story…
Five Tips to Help You Rewrite Your Story After Beta Reader or Editor Feedback
When you get feedback from your beta reader(s) or from your editor, chances are, you’ll have some mixed emotions. Before you even open their email, you might be feeling excited, but also daunted; intensely curious about…
What Comes Before and After Your Story? Character Backstory and Living Happily Ever After
The stories that stick with me are ones where the characters feel like real people, with lives before the story begins … and lives that continue after the final page. These characters don’t…
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About Ali
I’m an author (of both fiction and non-fiction) and a freelancer. Aliventures is my homebase online where I share articles on the art, craft and business of writing.
I live in Leeds (UK) with my husband and two kids, and I have degrees in English (MA Cantab, from Cambridge University) and Creative & Life Writing (MA, from Goldsmiths College, University of London).