Submitted by DistillerCMac t3_11e4oe5 in WritingPrompts
ElsaKit t1_jadcxx9 wrote
Reply to comment by DoomHaven in [WP] "One drip of this poison is enough to kill a whale." The scientist points towards a table, but the beaker isn't there. Instead a silly coffee cup shaped like a beaker sits. You lower the not coffee cup from your mouth. Tastes like lemon-lime. by DistillerCMac
Amazing how his internal monologue changes and you know what happened before it's revealed - perfect example of show don't tell!
DoomHaven t1_jae5wsz wrote
I really appreciate that compliment, as I think telling and not showing is one of my worst weaknesses.
ElsaKit t1_jaeo5n3 wrote
Well you did great on it here! Keep practicing and I'm sure you'll gain confidence in your ability soon :)
Good luck!
ticklishmusic t1_jaf1w19 wrote
very flowers for algernon, but in reverse
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