January 17, 2012 at 1:00 am (Writing)
Tags: as you know bob, Courtney Miller-Callihan, never give up, show don't tell, Writing, writing advice, writing life
If you’re reading this blog I’m thinking you know all about the phrase, “Show, don’t tell.”
But, did you know there’s an equally important writing mantra called, “As you know, Bob.”?
CLICK HERE for literary agent Courtney Miller-Callihan’s explanation of this phrase.
Historical Romance author with Astraea Press. (My debut novel, Along the Way Home, will be available June of 2013)
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subtlekate said,
January 17, 2012 at 1:58 am
I like As you know, Bob, so much better.
christicorbett said,
January 17, 2012 at 7:52 am
Subtlekate,
Show don’t tell has been the bane of my existence for about six months, so I figured I’d add another mantra to torture myself with
Thanks so much for visiting!
Christi
Diane Tibert said,
January 17, 2012 at 4:57 am
Chrisi, thanks for pointing me towards Courtney’s website.
As for Bob, I haven’t seen him in years.
christicorbett said,
January 17, 2012 at 7:53 am
Diane,
Courtney has a really informative blog and I’m sure you’ll enjoy her posts.
Glad to haven’t seen Bob in years, he’s a real pain!
Christi
ramblingsfromtheleft said,
January 17, 2012 at 2:59 pm
As you know, Christi, this stuff makes me dizzy
Thanks!!
christicorbett said,
January 17, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Florence,
Nice one
Looking forward to your blog post tomorrow. It’s a good way to get through my Wednesday.
Christi
Margo Kelly said,
January 18, 2012 at 6:48 am
As you know … GREAT POST!
christicorbett said,
January 18, 2012 at 7:53 am
Margo,
Hope all goes well with your revisions!
Christi
Laura Best said,
January 19, 2012 at 8:44 am
As yes, Bob. We really have to give him credit for something,. I mean after all he’s part of an important writing mantra.
Thanks Christi. While “Show don’t tell” is probably one of the first lessons I learned years ago I’d never heard of “As you know, Bob.” I enjoyed reading Courtney Miller-Callihan’s explanation of it!
christicorbett said,
January 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Laura,
Show don’t tell was one of my first writing lessons too
Christi