The Dialogue Doctor Podcast

Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm returns to the podcast to answer questions for listeners with Jeff. The questions are:

1. Best story you've engaged with recently?
2. 2. Something you learned about writing recently?
3. 3. How should we structure internal dialogue?
4. 4. How does a character flaw and a character voice work together?
5. 5. What are the 3 best resources for novice and experienced writers?
6. 6. What is something you found unsurmountable when you started but now you can manage?

For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with author CC Hanson to talk about CC's work in progress. During the conversation they diagnose the emotions in CC's scene, Laura isolates a character's dialogue for editing using colors, they talk about staying in the moment, writing a 16-year-old voice, and writing grieving characters.

To register for the masterclass in August, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/masterclass-from-enneagram-to-power-character-growth-and-dynamic-cast/

For more on writing dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Slyvie Kurtz. They look at the cast of Slyvie's novel. They talk about how to design a character voice and how to create a cast that compliments one another and creates conflict.

For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with publishing giant, Mark Leslie Lefebvre. They talk about Mark's career, how he's seen things change, and what he thinks about current trends.

For more from Mark, check out the Stark Reflections Podcast or head over to https://markleslie.ca/

For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff talks to Pa Theriot about the romance novel they are working on. Jeff and Pa look at Pa's plot beats together. They talk about how Pa's characters are growing through the story, how the characters are over coming barriers, and how they are growing together to find love.

If you are interested in using Pa as an editor, check out their editing services at https://payitforwardeditorial.com

 If you want to register for Jeff's new masterclass, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/masterclass-from-enneagram-to-power-character-growth-and-dynamic-cast/

 If you are looking to learn more about dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Tom Holbrook returns for a chat with Jeff about TJ Klune's The Life of Puppets. In addition to breaking down what they love about the book and the masterful things Klune does to craft a powerful story, they go deep into craft issue they are struggling with.

To find more of Tom's service, check out https://holbrookauthorservices.com/

To learn more about dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Carol Lynn Francis and looks at a chapter Carol has written. They talk about writing strategic and simple descriptions, writing in the 1st Person POV, writing reflections that keep the reader in the moment, and other ways the vehicle character can take the reader on an emotional journey.

For more on dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff is joined by New Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch the IX. Jeff and JP talk about what they are seeing in the author world, how they see AI impacting things, and what they are doing to stand out when markets seem to be burning down. This is a deep conversation about the state of publishing and how Jeff and JP are feeling as authors.

For more on JP, check out https://www.jprindfleischix.com/

 For more on dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

To sign up for one of JP's coaching slots, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/coaching/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Emma Jane Heaton to look at the opening of Emma Jane's work-in-progress. They talk about the four ways to start a book, understanding how you want the opening of your book to feel, making strategic choices for your book, letting readers hear the character's voices, and leaning into your gut. For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach, Laura Humm works with author Gemma Clatworthy on the climax of her work in progress. They focus on zooming into important emotional moments, helping the reader track were all the characters are, and ramping up empathy between characters to play off for conflict later.

To find more of Gemma's work, check out her website https://www.gemmaclatworthy.com/

 For more on dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Jason Hamilton (aka The Nerdy Novelist) to talk about how he is using ChatGPT to empower his writing. They discuss Jason's history as an author and how using AI saved him from potentially walking away from the craft altogether. In addition to giving a ton of tips, Jason has a wonderful story about using tools to empower your work.

Check out Jason's work at https://nerdynovelist.com/

 And his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNerdyNovelist

 For more on writing dialogue, head over to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Madeline Davis. Madeline was on the podcast looking at scene 1 in Episode 131. Jeff and Madeline look at a scene together and focus on her lead character Elanor. They look at Elanor's voice together and how they just reflections and inner thoughts to bring out the voice of the internal character.

For more on writinng dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/the-podcast/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Author SW "Shane" Millar. They talk about Shane's transition from a corporate day job to working for Fictionary, running his own business, and writing full time. They talk about his current works in progress, and then pivot to talking his experience rapid releasing books. They discuss Shane's struggle with imposter syndrome and depression, and how writing is a team sport. Finally, they put on their book coaching hats and talk about questions authors struggle with.

Go and check out Shane's work at https://swmillar.com/nonfiction/

For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Joy Strouse to talk through the plot of the book she is writing. Looking at how she wants her characters to grow, Jeff and Joy plot out the necessary scenes Joy will need to write.

For more on dialogue, head over to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

Jeff and J sit down and talk about AI. After getting their fears out in the open, they talk about how AI is currently effecting publishing, what they see coming, and where they are finding hope for the future of writing. J also explains how to start using Chat GPT to write with if you are not already.

For more on writing dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff is joined by author Eric Heuser. Looking at a piece of Eric's together, they talk about emotional writing, keeping dialogue realistic, and varying the pace of the dialogue to keep readers hooked.

For more on Dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Greta Boris and Megan Haskell from the Author Wheel Podcast to talk about their writing journeys, how they came to start a podcast, where they see authors hitting road blocks, and advice for finishing your novel. 

Check out their new Kickstarter at https://www.subscribepage.com/authorbrandchallenge

Or check out their website at https://www.authorwheel.com/

For more on dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

Jeff and Laura take questions from the community.

In the conversation, they cover:

• building villains,
• citing authors in your novel,
• writing outside your natural voice,
• subtext,
• writing voices that descend into madness,
• the mechanics of writing inner thoughts,
• displaying text messages in your story,
• grammar rules and when to break them,
• spicy scenes,
• using a character's name in speech,
• publishers and why they yell about things,
• and creating giant projects.

For more on writing dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Raina Ash. They discuss modulating voices to communicate emotion, using body language, slowing down during emotional moments, and not interrupting a scene's energy. 

Warning: this episode contains conversations about characters having suicidal thoughts and drug use. If you or someone you love is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call 988 (in the United States). There are people at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline wanting to help. 

For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

In this episode, Jeff hangs out with writer and editor, Tom Holbrook in a new segment we are calling "Time with Tom." Jeff and Tom talk about character growth in Back to the Future, an issue with Paper Towns by John Greene, the new show Poker Face, publishing narratives, and other editing questions.

To find more of Tom's work and his services, go to https://holbrookauthorservices.com/

For more on dialogue, check out, https://dialoguedoctor.com/