Write Great Fiction: Dialogue

Gloria Kempton Author

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Write Great Fiction: Dialogue

English

ISBN: 1582972893

EAN: 9781582972893

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines / General

Publisher: F&W Media, Incorporated

Release Date: 10/25/2004

Synopsis: How do some writers craft conversation so authentic, it feels like theyve been eavesdropping? Whats the secret behind getting characters to talk to each other? How can writers make their dialogue sing?Answers to all of these questions and more can be found in Gloria Kemptons in-depth look at this crucial component of fiction. Readers will learn how to create dialogue that sizzles, with tips on:* Creating dialogue for specific genres* Bringing characters to life with revealing dialogue* Identifying and fixing common dialogue problemsEach chapter features numerous examples of successful dialogue drawn from bestselling novels, and chapter-ending exercises help readers apply the lessons learned. This is one book that will get readers talking!

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