GREAT DIALOGUE CAN MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
A BESTSELLER AND A BOMB!
Sharpen your storytelling by learning
How to Craft Killer Dialogue
. Ever wondered what techniques Elmore Leonard and Quentin Tarantino use to conjure such slick dialogue for their highly quotable crime stories? Want to create the same heart-warming introspection found in the minds of characters by Judy Blume? Or would you prefer to plumb the depths of layered subtext as powerfully displayed in the works of artists like Toni Morrison? With this comprehensive guide, you will accomplish all those goals and master these techniques:
Enhancing characterization through vivid dialogue
Employing dialogue to create tension and advance the plot
Representing accents and dialects effectively
Incorporating aspects of the setting into dialogue
Utilizing dialogue to establish tone and build subtext
Developing a unique style and cadence for each characterization
Recognizing the difference between direct and indirect dialogue . . . and so much more!
Whether you're writing screenplays, short fiction, long fiction, creative non-fiction, or something in between,
is your go-to guide for drafting, revising, and perfecting conversations that readers will quote for years to come.
From the author of
How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery
and
Mastering the Art of Suspense
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