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Master Emotive Storytelling

How to combine showing action with effective telling

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This course is for aspiring authors who want to captivate readers by finding the right balance between action and brevity.

BONUS: Get personalised feedback on your work!

Start any time you like and work at your own pace.

Sandy Vaile's courses have been tried and tested by thousands of aspiring authors, many of whom have gone onto publication and credit Sandy Vaile with making a significant contribution to their proficiency.

"I credit this teacher with a quantum shift in my writing. I can literally see the difference!" Nina Campbell
Do you struggle with any of these things?

​Knowing when to show vs tell?


Discover when to show, when it's okay to tell and how much to use.

​Being accused of information dumping?

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Learn to identify and banish information dumps in favour of active and interesting storytelling techniques.

​Not being able to engage readers?

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Explore how to use action and emotions to engage readers and hold them captivated until 'the end'.
Then you are in exactly the right place to move your writing skills and author career forwards.

​Bring your story into focus by finding a balance between action and brevity that will captivate readers.

We’ve all heard the old 'show don't tell' adage, but applying it often causes confusion because it’s riddled with contradictions.
​Both showing and telling are valuable techniques. One creates drama and movement, and the other conveys information succinctly and poetically.
Participants will:
  • Discover when to show, and when it’s okay to tell.
  • Identify and banish info dumps.
  • Practice infusing the story with relevant details.
  • Learn how infuse a story with emotive details and purposeful information.
  • Explore how action can tell the story and engage the reader emotionally.
This popular workshop combines colourful handouts with video lessons to keep you engaged, and quizzes to reinforce what you've learnt.
Plus there is bonus content and the most valuable offer of all ... PERSONALISED FEEDBACK ON YOUR WORK.
 
START NOW FOR JUST $147

What participants are saying about Sandy's workshops

Helpful, practical and inspirational, Sandy's workshop took my writing to the next level.
The workshop was well structured, with information provided at an appropriate pace to enable participants to absorb it and apply it to their own work.
I credit Sandy Vaile with a quantum shift in my writing. I can literally see the difference!" Nina Campbell
I loved Sandy's dedication to giving the best feedback possible. It's made a huge difference to me already.
This dyslexic is so grateful for your advice, especially as I can comprehend all the points you have made.
​I liked the friendly nature of the learning experience.
I am excited that I can see the issues and understand where to focus.
I knew there was something wrong with the opening, but had no clue where the novel should start. Thanks for your amazing insight and encouragement.

Curriculum

This popular workshop combines colourful handouts, video lessons and quizzes to reinforce what you've learnt. Plus, there are free resources and BONUS personalised feedback.

Welcome
  • What you can expect from this course
  • Introduction to Sandy Vaile
Module 1
  • The benefits of showing and what successful telling looks like 
  • How to decide which technique to use 
Module 2
  • Identifying and avoiding information dumps 
  • Choosing strong and evocative words 
  • BONUS resource
Module 3
  • Revealing three-dimensional characters that readers care about 
  • BONUS personalised feedback 
Module 4
  • Using secondary characters to support the protagonist 
  • Creating fresh and interesting description 
  • Making the most of action 
  • BONUS resource
START NOW FOR JUST $147

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  • Home
    • Coming Events
  • For Writers
    • Become a Master Storyteller
    • Chat with Sandy Vaile
    • Blog
    • Coaching Service
    • Editing Service
    • All courses and services
    • Resources for Writers
    • Fearless Novelist group >
      • Success Stories
  • For Readers
    • "Inheriting Fear" book
    • "Combatting Fear" Book
    • Free reads
    • Book Reviews
  • Meet Sandy
    • Media Information
  • Contact
  • Login