Writing Dialogue That Sings
Dialogue does more than give our readers information they need—it also reveals and builds character. Here, Jane K. Cleland teaches you how to write dialogue that sings, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
Writing Dialogue That Sings
Dialogue is one of three narrative tools to move the plot along and reveal character (in addition to description and action). Each character must speak with a unique voice—an amalgam of style, tone, intonation, and word choices. (And it must be formatted and punctuated properly.) In this live webinar, you’ll learn what you need to write dialogue that rings with truth.
You’ll be able to use Jane K. Cleland’s four standards of excellence to guide your own writing: (1) creating individualized character voices; (2) determining when to summarize, and when to write the scene; (3) layering in meaning with subtext; and (4) adhering to professional standards when it comes to the mechanics, such as properly using tags, punctuation, and formatting.
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Outlining Your Novel
Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctly used, the outline is one of the most powerful weapons in a writer’s arsenal.
With the help of the book Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success by K.M. Weiland, you will learn how to write an outline as you explore what type of outline is right for you, brainstorm plot ideas, and discover your characters.
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In addition to $13,000 in total cash prizes, all entrants will receive a brief review of their book from one of Writer’s Digest’s competition readers.
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