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Episode 59: Kelly Dwyer -- Better Talky Talky: The Art and Craft of Strong Dialogue
Episode 59: Kelly Dwyer -- Better Talky Talky: The Art and Craft of Strong Dialogue
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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jul 22, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Many book editors say that they read the first paragraph of a manuscript, and if they like it, they skip ahead to read some dialogue. If the dialogue is strong, they go back to page one and keep reading. If the dialogue is weak, the editor sets down the manuscript, and the chances for publication (with that particular house, anyway) end there. Knowing how to write good dialogue, then, is crucial to publication—and readership. In this hour, we’ll explore what makes strong dialogue. Bring your laptops or pencils and notebooks with you, as Kelly will put you to work in responding to an exercise. (Sharing optional.)
Released:
Jul 22, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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