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S5_E16. Show, Don’t Tell: Give the Clues, Not the Police Report

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 08/07/2025

Discover what “Show, Don’t Tell” really means — and how to do it right. In this episode, Zena Dell Lowe shares a practical metaphor that will change the way you write scenes and exposition.

Season 5
S5_E16. Show, Don’t Tell: Give the Clues, Not the Police Report

S5_E15. Can a Selfish Character Still Be Sympathetic? Here's How.

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 07/31/2025

Mental health, grief, and anxiety can make a person appear self-centered—but that doesn’t mean they’re the villain. In this episode, we talk about how to portray characters with emotional depth without losing the audience’s sympathy.

Season 5
S5_E15. Can a Selfish Character Still Be Sympathetic? Here's How.

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