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How to Line Edit Fiction: ‘Show, Don’t Tell’

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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Course access

How do I pay?
  • When the course goes live, I'll email you the link to my store.
  • You can pay via PayPal or Stripe.
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 long does my course access last for?
For as long as you want! All my courses come with lifetime access so you can learn when it suits you, not me.
How do I access the course?
As soon as you've purchased the course, you'll be invited to create a login for my learning portal on Teachable. That will give you immediate and continuing access to the course materials 24/7.
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