Show Don't Tell: From Rule to Instinct

Why do some stories leap off the page while others fail to grab audiences? You can have a brilliant plot, but if you’re just telling the reader what’s happening, they might as well be reading a Wikipedia synopsis. It's time to stop "telling" and start "showing."

Learn to master the often recited and confusing piece of writing advice with writing coach Daniel Kaplan. Go beyond the basics and dive into the practical mechanics of crafting immersive, vivid, and emotionally resonant prose. ✍️

What You'll Learn About Immersive Writing:

✅ A focused seminar on the foundational principle of all great fiction: "Show, Don't Tell."

✅ Discover the secrets to pulling readers directly into your scene.

✅ Learn how to convey deep character emotions and motivations through action, dialogue, and sensory detail instead of flat exposition.

✅ Examine how to use body language and subtext to create tension and reveal what characters aren't saying.

✅ Understand the art of the vivid image: how to use concrete, sensory language to create scenes that linger in readers' minds long after they've closed the book.

About the Presenter:

As a dedicated writing coach, Daniel Kaplan has empowered thousands of authors to hone their craft through dozens of acclaimed workshops.