Episode 15: The Prescription for Better Dialogue with Jeff Elkins

🎙️ Struggling to write natural, engaging dialogue? Jeff Elkins is here to help.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas talk craft with Jeff Elkins, award-winning author, editor, and the brilliant mind behind The Dialogue Doctor. Together, they unpack what makes dialogue really work—and how to avoid the most common pitfalls.We dive into:The biggest dialogue mistakes writers make (and how to fix them)Balancing inner thoughts and spoken words on the pageHow to handle conversations with large casts (without confusing your reader)Making your side characters stand out with just a few linesWriting effective dialogue in short stories vs. novelsAnd how community and feedback can sharpen your storytellingIf you’ve ever cringed at your own dialogue, overwritten a scene to death, or struggled to make characters sound distinct—this episode is packed with practical advice and fresh inspiration.👇 What’s your biggest dialogue dilemma? Drop it in the comments and let’s talk it out!🔔 Subscribe for more! ➡  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthorNextDoorTo find and learn more about The Dialogue Doctor, Jeff Elkins via his website: https://dialoguedoctor.com/ Join The Dash: https://dialoguedoctor.com/the-dash-spring-2025/🎙️ To Find More About The Author NextDoor ➡ https://theauthornextdoor.com/ 🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:ANGELA HAASChoose your own adventure 🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/CASSIE NEWELLRomance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/ Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/ Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/ keywords writing, dialogue, characterization, authors, storytelling, prose, editing, coaching, dialogue doctor, Jeff Elkins