The Ultimate Guide To Writing Visually
Is your writing putting people to sleep?
When I first began writing, I thought I was the next Stephen King. I wrote what I believed was a decent thriller. Excited, I handed it to my girlfriend at the time, eager to see her face light up. Instead, her eyes glazed over before she even finished the first page. I was crushed. It took me years to realize the problem wasn’t my story — it was how I told it. I was stuck in ‘tell’ mode, describing events instead of bringing them to life. That’s when I began practicing visual writing, and it changed everything.
The good news is that visual writing isn’t some mystical talent reserved for the elite. It’s a skill you can learn, practice, and master. And this guide will help you do just that. By the end of this article, you’ll have the tools to transform your flat prose into a vivid, cinematic experience that keeps your readers glued to the page, and away from their Twitter (I’m not calling it X) feed.
Go from “Tell” to “Show”
Let’s face it: most of us are stuck in “tell” mode especially when we first start writing. We’re like that overly chatty friend who insists on explaining the entire plot of a movie instead of just showing you the trailer. You don’t just want the plot summary of…
