Paid Workshop | Writing Dialogue that Works
How This Workshop Will Help You
Writing dialogue is EASY—you talk to people every day, right? If only that’s all it took. How do you write dialogue that doesn’t sound stilted and awkward? How can dialogue reveal personality? Should dialogue advance your plot? Do you know how to avoid the monotony of “he said/she said?” If you struggle with any of this (or you don’t understand the questions), this seminar is for YOU.
What You’ll Learn
- How to write dialogue that brings your character to life
- Techniques to avoid stilted, unnatural dialogue
- Types of dialogue that will make your writing come alive
- Clever ways to avoid “he said/she said”
- The “rules” for including dialogue in memoir and other non-fiction
What We’ll Cover
- You’ll see the difference between effective and ineffective dialogue.
- You’ll learn new techniques for writing better dialogue.
- You’ll learn to spot (and improve) awkward dialogue.
- You’ll practice new skills with brief writing prompts. (Have a computer or paper and pen handy.)
Who will appreciate this seminar?
- New writers are welcome—everybody will work at their own level.
- Experienced writers might hear a different twist on what they already know.