Good dialogue brings characters to life and reveals their motives, advances the plot and increases the tension in the story, conveys information and gives a sense of the setting, and sets the tone of the novel. But how exactly can a writer achieve that and more with dialogue? We’ll look at how dialogue accomplishes all of those things and more using works of popular fiction as examples and try our hands at writing compelling dialogue of our own.
Laurie Calkhoven, a former publishing professional and the author of more than 50 books for young readers, incorporates meditation into her writing practice. She’s taught these techniques at regional SCBWI conferences, the Highlights Foundation, and for the Carnegie Center.
This class is suitable for all levels.
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