EPISODE · Aug 22, 2019 · 42 MIN
Writing Better Dialogue
from The Career Author Podcast · host J. Thorn
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.
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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.
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