Tips To Writing Memorable Descriptions 1: Show, don't Tell
Elizabeth Bezant, Writer and Writing Coach
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Lessons in This Class
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Introduction
1:00
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Show, don't Tell Explained
6:57
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Quiz
2:09
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Project (Beginner)
1:39
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Project (Intermediate)
1:34
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Project (Advanced)
1:37
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About This Class
Show, don’t Tell is an often overlooked and misunderstood aspect of writing. Yet, use it correctly and the quality of your writing, plus the depth of your description and your reader’s involvement in the story, can’t help but improve.
It’s definitely a skill worth learning which is why I put together this course - complete with an explanation of the skill, a quiz and a variety of projects.
So why not check out the course, have a go at the quiz and projects, and then experiment with Show, don’t Tell in your everyday writing?
PLUS, I’ve also created these Pack of Prompts especially to back up all you learn in this course.
Looking for books to help you with your writing?  Check out my Amazon page.
Meet Your Teacher
Hi, my name’s Elizabeth Bezant and I’m an internationally-published, freelance writer and writing coach, currently house-sitting full-time across Australia.
For the past two decades, or so, I’ve had a wonderful time inspiring and informing writers (in person, in print and online).
Over the years I’ve had a diverse range of articles, stories, columns and educational features published in countless magazines, anthologies and newspapers across the world. The ones I’m proudest of were included in: Britain’s Sunday Telegraph newspaper, Living Abroad, and Grace magazines; America’s Chicken Soup for the Soul, Chocolate for the Woman’s Soul, and&n... See full profile
Hands-on Class Project
As you might expect in a course on this topic, your project revolves around avoiding Telling in preference for Showing. To make the whole challenge easier I’ve included a variety of project levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). My suggestion would be to work through each level, starting at the beginning and watching your work as your skill improves, but, if you feel the need to jump to a higher level first, that’s fine too.
Each project includes a variety of statements that Tell. Your challenge is to rewrite each of them to Show instead?
If you should feel that you need some extra information and insights on how to do this check out my course on describing with your senses. The advice it includes ties in perfectly with improving your ability to Show.
Once done, simply pick the favourite of your rewritten sentences and share it on this course’s Project page. You may even want to compare it with the sentences other students have written.
PLUS, here's the link to the Pack of Prompts I've created especially to back up all you’ve learned in this course.
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