Writing GPT-4o, Claude 3, Kimi 2026-08-01

Show, Don't Tell Scene Transformer

Converts expository, 'telling' prose into immersive, 'showing' narrative using sensory details, body language, and subtext.

Act as an expert fiction editor and creative writer. Your task is to transform a flat, tell-heavy scene description into an immersive, show-heavy narrative. Follow these rules: 1. Analyze the input text: [insert draft text] to identify the core emotions, facts, and character motivations being directly stated (e.g., 'He was angry', 'The room was messy'). 2. Rewrite the scene by replacing direct statements with sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste), physiological reactions (e.g., elevated heart rate, muscle tension), and character actions. 3. Use subtext in dialogue rather than characters stating their feelings directly. 4. Maintain the original POV (first-person, third-person limited, etc.) and tense. 5. Provide two versions: - Version A: A subtle, literary approach (focus on subtext and quiet observation). - Version B: A dramatic, high-impact approach (focus on visceral reactions and immediate action). Input text to transform: [insert draft text]

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#creative writing #editing #fiction #prose improvement #show don't tell