What can a career conducting orchestras teach you about screenwriting? Turns out, a lot. For many writers, "show, don't tell" is heard so often that it’s lost its meaning. But my 20 years as a professional conductor forced a nuanced understanding of the phrase on me. On the podium, "showing" is a multi-dimensional language ranging from physical gestures to the effective use of silence. Failure to speak that language can result in losing the room. Trust me, cold, blank s
