It is.
Though, writing is more show then tell.
Think of it this way: Show is the entree and tell is the drink.
And your entree is way bigger than your drink. (Or it should be under normal circumstances.)
One thing a lot of people seem to agree on is that when writing, show the reader that the character is funny or sad. Don't tell them that "Joe was very upset when he got home from school". Show them that "As soon as Joe got home, he ran upstairs to him room, tears already spilling down his cheeks".
You see the difference?
Readers are smart. They know that if someone is crying, there is a really good chance that someone is sad.
And if you're wondering about the possibility that they won't get what you're trying to say, say it.
It's okay to (sometimes) tell them what is going on.
Readers don't know everything.
Keep Writing!
- The Book Season
