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Show, Don’t Tell: Editorial Foundations

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

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

By the end of the course, 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
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​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.
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The learning process


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Webinars

Watch 7 webinars that prepare you for the practice exercises.
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Workbook

Read the core principles outlined in each module.
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Practice exercises

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

Compare your work with how I tackled the exercises.
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Resources

Access a suite of useful fiction-editing resources.
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Free ebook

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

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The special introductory launch price is £99.99 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'. 
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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.
how will i access the course?
As soon as you've purchased the course, you'll be invited to create a login for my learning portal. That will give you immediate access to the course materials 24/7.
IS THIS course RIGHT FOR ME?
​This course 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.
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