SHOW ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL | Show Don't Tell & Voice | Wordstock

Show Don't Tell is a lot more complicated than it sounds. For one thing, telling isn't always bad! Sometimes, too much "show" can drag a scene down. Since this is just one video in a seminar series, I decided to hone in on one particular aspect: how Show Don't Tell relates to VOICE. After all, not all characters "show" the same, right?

Huge thanks to Robert Jones, The Story Dtechtive, for inviting me to take part in Wordstock, the Authortube Seminar Series!

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WRITING/WORK STUFF
Alphasmart Neo2. Highly highly recommend. https://amzn.to/3cStKui
Adjustable laptop desk. I LOVE this thing. Typing with my arms at an angle has drastically reduced elbow/wrist pain. https://amzn.to/2OYh0tX
Clever Fox planner. I’ve used a few planners and this is my fav. Lots of space for mind-mapping and brainstorming, daily to-do lists, space for goal setting. https://amzn.to/3vNmk3Z
Best writing pens, hands down. I use them every time I revise a book. https://amzn.to/311nRoP
Acer monitor. I kind of hate the word gamechanger but this really was that kind of purchase. https://amzn.to/3vH71Kh
Brother laser printer. I won’t lie, this thing is a behemoth. But I’ve had it since 2017 and I think I’ve had maybe one paper jam? It works great, it’s super consistent, A++ for printing manuscripts. https://amzn.to/3tzIvZE
Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. https://amzn.to/2OUCaJx

COFFEE STUFF
Ninja coffee maker. I freaking love this thing! It has a “speciality” setting that’ll make...not espresso, but pretty dang close. There’s a milk frother attached if you want to get fancy with your drink. https://amzn.to/31533Nu
Cold brew pitcher. I have two of these on constant rotation in the fridge. Don’t judge me. https://amzn.to/3cSKVM9
Zulay milk frother. (Yes, I take my coffee seriously.) https://amzn.to/3r7DDJu

VIDEO MAKING STUFF
Canon G7X Mark iii camera. https://amzn.to/3r9BfCb
Savage studio lights. I mostly use these for ‘talking head’ videos. https://amzn.to/3r7G6Un
Ubeesize 10” ring light. That’s the little guy sitting on my desk. I mostly use it for vlogging. https://amzn.to/31hqpzD
JJC mini tripod. https://amzn.to/3feXxjJ
Rode clip mic. https://amzn.to/2OSaLb2
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