Dialogue - Write Great Fiction
How do some writers craft conversation so authentic, it feels like they've been eavesdropping? What's the secret behind getting characters to talk to each other? How can writers make their dialogue sing? Answers to all of these questions and more can be found in Gloria Kempton's in-depth look at...
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How do some writers craft conversation so authentic, it feels like they've been eavesdropping? What's the secret behind getting characters to talk to each other? How can writers make their dialogue sing? Answers to all of these questions and more can be found in Gloria Kempton's in-depth look at this crucial component of fiction. Readers will learn how to create dialogue that sizzles, with tips on: * Creating dialogue for specific genres * Bringing characters to life with revealing dialogue * Identifying and fixing common dialogue problems Each chapter features numerous examples of successful dialogue drawn from bestselling novels, and chapter-ending exercises help readers apply the lessons learned. This is one book that will get readers talking!
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781582976839 (158297683X)
Publish date: December 1st 2008
Publisher: F+W Media
Edition language: English
Series: Write Great Fiction
90% of banal and stereotypical observations, 10% of useful practical advice. It was especially disappointing after an excellent book about plot and structure in the same series.
I'd only rec this if you really needed help on dialogue in specific and still, I think there may be better out there. Best tip is: action, dialogue, narrative and to try to have a balance in each scene. I'm summarizing here. If you want more, buy the book.
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