Writing Better Dialogue
An episode of the The Career Author Podcast podcast, hosted by J. Thorn, titled "Writing Better Dialogue" was published on August 22, 2019 and runs 42 minutes.
August 22, 2019 ·42m · The Career Author Podcast
Summary
The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.“We all want to write better dialogue,” Zach screamed irritably. Ugh. Clunky dialogue can be the first thing that turns a reader off. Listen in as the guys discuss ways to improve yours.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to use names in a realistic way.Why perfect grammar doesn’t always result in perfect dialogue.How to use your dialogue as a tool to drive the narrative.Also, learn how a documentary film and podcast can help you declutter your life.How do you write and/or revise your dialogue? Comment at thecareerauthor.com.Thanks to all our new Patrons: Ricky Robbins and Dianna GunnPodcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Minimalism - https://minimalismfilm.com/Minimalism (the podcast) - https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/Zach’s new 1-on-1 mentoring service - http://zachbohannon.com/mentoringThe August Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Description
The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.
“We all want to write better dialogue,” Zach screamed irritably. Ugh. Clunky dialogue can be the first thing that turns a reader off. Listen in as the guys discuss ways to improve yours.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How to use names in a realistic way.
- Why perfect grammar doesn’t always result in perfect dialogue.
- How to use your dialogue as a tool to drive the narrative.
Also, learn how a documentary film and podcast can help you declutter your life.
How do you write and/or revise your dialogue? Comment at thecareerauthor.com.
Thanks to all our new Patrons: Ricky Robbins and Dianna Gunn
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor
Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/
Links:
Minimalism - https://minimalismfilm.com/
Minimalism (the podcast) - https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/
Zach’s new 1-on-1 mentoring service - http://zachbohannon.com/mentoring
The August Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg
Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.com
Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com
Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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