What show or book is your favorite for dialogue? I love PULP FICTION for a movie and Scott Gould’s THINGS THAT CRASH, THINGS THAT FLY for a book.
Speaking of which, I’ll be talking with the CWC South Bay about crafting sizzling dialogue soon:
Flaming Great Dialogue: How to Create Unforgettable Characters Through Dynamite Exchanges
10:30 a.m. Sat., March 9, 2024
Maker Nexus, 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA
$10 for members and $15 for non-members
To register or for more info: southbaywriters.com
Find a full description below.
If you’re a writer in the area, please come. If you know a writer in the area, pass along the news!
Presentation Description
Flaming Great Dialogue:
How to Create Unforgettable Characters Through Dynamite Exchanges
You think you've got fantastic, unique, bestselling characters? You'll have to prove that to readers, not only through what your character do, but also by what they say and how they say it. In this workshop, you'll learn how to sidestep common dialogue pitfalls, such as characters who sound too much alike, and how to employ five dialogue techniques that will allow your unique, dynamic characters to speak for themselves.
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THE FALCON, THE WOLF AND THE HUMMINGBIRD a historical novel
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WINTER LIGHT, a novel
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