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Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction) (Paperback)

by Gloria Kempton (Author) "Dialogue is conversation-nothing more, nothing less ..." (more)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books (31 Dec 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1582972893
ISBN-13: 978-1582972893
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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How do some writers craft conversation so authentic that it feels as if they've been eavesdropping? What's the secret behind getting characters to talk to each other? How can writers make their dialogue sing? Answers to all of these questions and more can be found in this in-depth look at this crucial component of fiction. Readers will learn how to create dialogue that sizzles, with tips on: Creating dialogue for specific genres; Bringing characters to life with revealing dialogue; Identifying and fixing common dialogue problems; Each chapter features numerous examples of successful dialogue drawn from best-selling novels and chapter-ending exercises help readers apply the lessons learned. This is one book that will get readers talking!

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A former trial lawyer, James Scott Bell is an award-winning author and frequent speaker at writing conferences.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A whole book, when one chapter would do., 9 Mar 2008

By	Glenn Carmichael "GlennCarmichael" (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although this book has some gems on how to write dialogue, I found it too long for the job that it had to do. There is too much repetition and really this should not be a whole book, but merely one chapter of a book on creative writing.
I found Gloria Kempton's style a little irritating, where she used too much first person narrative: 'I like this...'. 'I do this...', 'I see new writers make a lot of mistakes when it comes to writing emotional dialogue...' etc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it, if you are an anspiring author, 10 April 2009

By	zippy (UK) - See all my reviews

This is a superb set of books for the aspiring author, written not just in an informative way, but also fun to read and the content easy to remember. The book teaches all you need to know to start or improve your writing, with plenty of examples to illustrate each concept. You won't find any pompous tuition or comments in these books, the text is intended for your benefit, and not for the author to show off. In that respect it doesn't matter if this is the first time you are trying to write anything, or you just want to improve on your past experience. And apart from teaching prose, I find these books packed with many fascinating insights into humanity and the way people interact with each other, and also the world around them. Another good point is that the chapters are long enough to make a point, but not long enough to bore the pants off you. As I said, the text is written for 'you,' and to encourage you. It certainly encourages me!

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