I have been doing some rereading (while sick and have no voice) of an older book my mother had gotten me a while back. She got it for me to help me write. In that, there is one thing that really stuck with me, that has helped me a lot.
I had never thought of this before in this context. The difference between telling the reader and showing the reader. I understand this isn't for every single line, ever, in a story. However, it should be considered most of the time.
Most readers are using their mind as a canvas or movie reel. Telling them something happened doesn't paint a full picture. Showing them makes it clearer and in a way, gives them control over what they see. The mind doesn't always listen, but it helps. Lol
Anyway, just my two cents for today.