Languages & Culture
Creative Writing: Show and Tell: Taster Workshop
Course details
Course code
Q00019618Course date
Start: 08/01/25
End: 08/01/25
Number of classes
1 sessionsTutor
Nicola TorodeFee range
Free to £11.10
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Availability
You can enrol online for this course
Course overview
This workshop will re-examine the golden rule in creative writing “Show don’t tell.” With published extracts from a variety of genres, both fiction and creative non- fiction, you will see what is meant by effective showing. How emotions, thoughts, reactions are described rather than explained to make the story so much more engaging. You’ll learn how to apply this to your work with great effect. Rather than ‘don’t tell’ you’ll learn where telling and summary are essential for pace and plot. This course is intended for those who have some experience of creative writing.
This course is funded by the Education Skills and Funding Agency.
Course description
You’ve heard the golden rule, no doubt, “Show don’t tell.” Well, this workshop will demystify how you show and why this is the most effective way to tell a story. You’ll be introduced to many stories, from fiction to creative non- fiction, and evaluate how effective showing is. You’ll also see in what circumstances it is better to tell and why.
You’ll have writing exercises through the class where you can apply these rules. You’ll share some of our work in pairs in break out rooms. During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to submit one piece of writing which you’ll receive peer feedback on the platform and in class. You’ll receive written feedback from the tutor.
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