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In just about any writing class, you will hear the words: “Show don’t tell!” But how, exactly, do you do that?  “You ground your readers in their senses — sight, sound, taste, touch and smell  – fire engine red, church bells, tart apples, bear hugs, dark french roast coffee! You replace abstractions (love) and generalizations (birds flew) with concrete images (he didn’t leave her bedside for two days) and specific details (three hawks soared),” says instructor Jane Underwood.

If you’re thinking, Easier said than done, don’t worry. There are hundreds of writing exercises, tips and techniques that can help you become a master word painter. Jane has cherry-picked some of her favorites, collected over many years, to share and discuss with you. So grab some paper and a high-end pen (or laptop), dust off your imagination, and prepare for a playful day packed with writing, playing,  experimenting, and discovering.

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