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Many aspiring online essay writers are advised to show, not tell a story. But what does that mean and how can this goal be accomplished?

The difference between “showing” and “telling” in a written work is similar to watching a movie as opposed to being simply told the story behind it. Telling rather than showing these events cheats the reader off the pleasure of experiencing the story as it gradually unfolds in the imagination.