Learn the foundations of ‘show, don’t tell’

Not sure what exposition in a novel looks like or whether it needs fixing? This course introduces beginner and developing fiction editors to shown and told prose.

By the end of the workshop, you'll understand the following:
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> What ‘show, don’t tell’ means
> Why shown and told prose both have a place in fiction
> Educating authors about ‘show, don’t tell’
> Problematic exposition in narrative
> Problematic exposition in dialogue
> When telling interferes with viewpoint
​> How told prose can enrich reader experience

​Edit and communicate with confidence

​I'll teach you the foundations so you can identify problems, communicate the issues to your clients, and guide them towards solutions.

The learning process

Webinars

Watch 7 webinars that prepare you for the practice exercises.

Workbook

Read the core principles outlined in each module.

Practice exercises

Test what you've learned by evaluating real examples of fiction.

Model answers

Compare your work with how I tackled the exercises.

Resources

Access a suite of useful fiction-editing resources.

Free ebook

Get a free copy of Making Sense of 'Show, Don't Tell'  worth £8.99.​

Your questions answered

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The price is £89.99 for lifetime access to all the course materials.
are there any goodies?
There are indeed! In addition to the course, you'll get a free PDF copy of my guide Making Sense of 'Show, Don't Tell'. 
HOW DO i BOOK?
Register your interest and you'll get advance notice via email when the course goes live. At that point, you can order through my store.
how will i pay?
When booking opens, I'll email you the link to my store. There will be 8 places, sold on a first-come-first-served basis. 
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Please note that workshop fees are non-refundable.
how will i access the course?
All the course materials live on a private page on my website. I'll email you with an invitation to create a login. After that, you can jump in and out whenever you want.
IS THIS course RIGHT FOR ME?
​This workshop is a good fit for anyone who's confused about ‘show, don’t tell’ or who doesn't understand what it means or why it's relevant to the success of a novel. The following people will get the most from it:
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  • Experienced non-fiction editors who want to switch to fiction
  • Fiction proofreaders who want to expand their skill set and move into editing
  • Fiction copyeditors with strong technical skills who want to develop stylistic craft

Experienced stylistic fiction editors will likely already know the topic inside out. Unless you're in need of a foundational brush-up, this workshop isn't a good fit for you.