Laying the Myth of Show and Tell
Show-don’t-tell isn’t a rule, it isn’t a law, it isn’t even good advice much of the time
Imagine being told: You must wear a thick fur coat when you go outside. This rule holds regardless of where you are. If it’s midwinter and you’re in Alaska, you’re in luck, it’s good advice. If it’s midsummer and you’re in sub-Saharan Africa, then beware of…