It seems that the more current fiction I read these days the more dialogue I am seeing in the text. As a matter of fact, most novels written today are heavy on the dialogue and lighter on the long paragraphs of detailed description. Dialogue is a tool used to further the action, to give usContinue reading “The Do’s and Don’ts of Dialogue”
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New Podcast Up: Writing Dialogue and Wearing Costumes
In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the ins and outs of dialogue and how to make your characters dialogue seem more realistic. What is it that makes great dialogue work and what are some pitfalls that all writers face? They also discuss their years of costuming and the funniest moments while wearing these elaborateContinue reading “New Podcast Up: Writing Dialogue and Wearing Costumes”
Writing Believable Dialogue
One of the most important keys to writing an engaging novel is dialogue. However, some writers are able to write it well, and some writers have trouble. Today I thought I would discuss four pitfalls that writers often find themselves and some ways to combat this nasty issue. Problem #1: Stilted Dialogue Stilted dialogue isContinue reading “Writing Believable Dialogue”
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