writing big casts

In this episode, Laura and Jeff answer questions from the Dialoggers. Questions include: --Suggestions for plotting and planning a longer series,

--How to write dialogue in a group scene where you have six or more characters in the discussion?

--When trying to establish characters, world, and show the 'normal' state of life for them, how do you keep it interesting? This is especially tricky with fantasy considering the world building.

--How do you choose to read a new author? Like do you choose mood or genre first? What do you type into Amazon?

--What if your vehicle's steps towards their true need feel repetitive? People and/or situations change, but the choice or action seem too similar?

--Can you offer any tips to help a writer who normally writes third-person close; write first-person?

--Can you recommend a framework for finding the sweet spot between overwriting and underwriting during the drafting process?

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

In this episode, Jeff sits down with LeAnn Robison to look at a "Big Cast" scene she's written. Big cast scenes are scenes of three or more characters. Jeff and LeAnn focus on managing a six character cast in a scene, what to do when the characters don't all participate equally, and how to keep all the characters engaged so the reader isn't surprised when the characters return.

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