A Conversation for Writing Right with Dmitri: Writing That's 'Just Right'

Two Novels

Post 1

minorvogonpoet

I recently read Daphne du Maurier's 'The Glassblowers', set against the background of the French Revolution. I found this flat, because there is far too much narrative. We don't live with the characters through enough scenes to care about them.smiley - sadface

I have just started Heneln Dunmore's last novel 'Birdcage Walk', set in Bristol at the same time. It is so different, because there is little explanation, just observation. Showing not telling.smiley - smiley


Two Novels

Post 2

Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

smiley - smiley Sounds good.


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