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    Write Great Fiction - Dialogue

    By Gloria Kempton

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    Craft Compelling Dialogue

    When should your character talk, what should (or shouldn't) he say, and when should he say it? How do you know when dialogue--or the lack thereof--is dragging down your scene? How do you fix a character who speaks without the laconic wit of the Terminator?

    Write Great Fiction: Dialogue by successful author and instructor Gloria Kempton has the answers to all of these questions and more! It's packed with innovative exercises and instruction designed to teach you how to:

    • Create dialogue that drives the story
    • Weave dialogue with narrative and action
    • Write dialogue that fits specific genres
    • Avoid the common pitfalls of writing dialogue
    • Make dialogue unique for each character

    Along with dozens of dialogue excerpts from today's most popular writers, Write Great Fiction: Dialogue gives you the edge you need to make your story stand out from the rest.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWriter's Digest Books
    Release dateOct 12, 2004
    ISBN9781582976839
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    • 3/5
      Not a bad resource for writers. There are things to be learned here. The exercises look helpful, though I have to admit I didn't do them. But that was mainly due to being busy myself. Helpful advice, though nothing earth-shattering. The writing itself is average; the conversational style, instead of drawing me in, actually threw me off for some reason. I would say not a waste of time, but not mandatory.
    • 5/5
      Dialogue is part of a continuing series on writing instruction teaching its reader the "techniques and exercises for crafting effective dialogue." I thought this book did just that. Lots of tips which I found to be very helpful, I'm hoping some of the lessons sunk in and I will be even more aware when I'm falling short with what dialogue is supposed to accomplish in any given scene.There were plenty of writing exercises to strengthen the "muscle memory" of the brain and I felt very encouraged that I, too, could write good dialogue. It just takes practice.
    • 3/5
      Depending on how good a writer you are this book will either be a huge help or a waste of time. I myself have struggled with dialogue a lot, and in several ways. It took me awhile to get through this (as it does for any non-fiction book) but I'm glad I did. I really think it helped me. Getting more familiar with proper punctuation made me loosen up and just let the dialogue flow out and there are a lot of good tips for getting into your character's heads and how dialogue can be used to do various, wondrous things. Don't be afraid of dialogue--embrace it!
    • 4/5
      Kempton thoroughly covered the subject of Dialogue. She took the beginner from no-knowledge to understanding, using and mastering the craft. She provided examples, projects to practice, and contrasting ways not to do it.

      Her encouraging steps enabled success even for the most needy writer.

      I was able to finish the book and say, "I can do this."

      I will keep this on my shelves to refer back to it as a reference and encouragement.
    • 3/5
      Part of the "Write Great Fiction" series. Like all books in this series, each chapter tackles a relevant topic. There are tips on how and when to alternate dialogue with narrative, how to make sure each character's voice is unique, and intensifying conflict and emotion with dialogue. There are multiple exercises at the end of each chapter to help practice what you just learned.