Speaking Of Which: Writing Realistic Dialogue (Part 2) This week, we will continue to explore the ins and outs of dialogue. Check out last week’s post here to get caught up. He Said, She Said Once you have the goals, desires, text, and subtext formulated, it’s...
Speaking of Which: Writing Realistic Dialogue (Part 1) Dialogue is one of those things that is easier said than done. It’s all too easy to find oneself, having written a conversation or two into your prose, reading over and marveling at how awkward, unnatural, or...
Good Bones: Crafting the chapter At the beginning of each chapter, a few things should become quickly apparent to the reader. These include the setting, the mood and mindset of your protagonist and/or narrator, and a goal for the next series of scenes. Consider the...
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