Put Your Readers in the Scene: What It Means to Show and Not Tell

Put Your Readers in the Scene: What It Means to Show and Not Tell

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

10:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Online Event
Organized by Markham Public Library
Free

About This Event

What is meant by "showing" versus “telling” and how can you tell the difference?

Is it ever okay to “tell?” Is there such a thing as showing too much? Explore these


important questions by looking at dialogue, description, pacing and transitions,


and learn how to invite your readers into the scenes you write.