He Said, She Said: Writing Better Dialogue

Bad dialog is one of the surest signs of an amateur writer. In this course taught by award-winning novelist Roberto Calas, you’ll learn the subtle secrets of making the spoken word sing. Or written words that are spoken, sing. You get the point. Either way, readers will sing your praises with these helpful tips on dialog. We’ll take a deep dive into the world of character speech, covering a comprehensive array of categories including: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic High Tension vs. Low Tension What lies beneath – Underspeak Characterization Through Dialog Slang and Jargon Expressive Lengthening Keep or Cut Dialog Tags (Optional) Bring five pages of a work in progress (containing dialog) for more personalized recommendations.