Put Your Readers in the Scene: What it Means to Show and Not Tell – a two-part workshop.

What is meant by “showing” versus “telling” and  how can you tell the difference?   Is it ever okay to “tell?” Is there such a thing as showing too much? Explore  these important questions by looking at dialogue, description, pacing and transitions, and learn how to invite your readers into the scenes you write. 

Part 1

What is showing and not telling? When is it okay to tell? When should you show? Using imagery to paint a word picture. Active vs. passive voice.

When: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Where: Richmond Hill Public Library, 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 0H5

Sign up here: https://www.rhpl.ca/whats-on/calendar-of-events/writers-corner-0

Part 2

Adding sensory detail. Using dialogue to show your characters’ emotions. When is it too much showing. What is information dump? Body language.

When: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Where: Richmond Hill Public Library, 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 0H5

Sign up here: https://www.rhpl.ca/whats-on/calendar-of-events/writers-corner-0