writing dialogue

In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Eric Heuser to look at a scene Eric is working on. Jeff and Eric talk about adding a POV to a work in progress, building emotional resonance, writing a character with a different interior and exterior voice, using reflective prose in segment breaks to give the reader a feeling of intimacy.

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Unlock the power of compelling dialogue with Karena Akhavein in this transformative episode of the How to be an Author podcast. Delve into the essential role dialogue plays in captivating storytelling as Karena expertly navigates through the nuances of crafting authentic and engaging conversations on the page. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting your literary journey, this episode is a treasure trove of invaluable insights and practical tips to elevate your dialogue writing skills. Learn how to infuse your characters with distinct voices, avoid common pitfalls, and breathe life into every exchange. Tune in to discover why dialogue is the heartbeat of any great book and embark on a journey towards writing mastery. Don't miss out on this enriching discussion that promises to revolutionize your approach to storytelling!

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?

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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Nancy Stark. As they look at a piece together, they go deep into all things dialogue. They talk about varying character voices, the Dialogue Daisy, when and how to use prose, and how to maximize the impact of your dialogue.

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In this solo episode, Jeff goes deep into a vehicle character. He breaks down what a vehicle characer is and then contrasts the five different types of vehicles. Jeff talks about what makes each vehicle special and how they can be used in your story to provide your reader with a satisfying emotional journey. 

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In this episode, Jeff and Scott look at a scene Scott wrote. They talk about finishing novels, writing children's voices, building a character for growth, partnering unlikable characters with characters that like them, writing to segments of the dialogue, and Oliver Twist.

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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Carol Painter to examine a piece she is working on. As they work through Carol's writing, they talk about jumping time in conversation, writing dialogue that is deeply intimate, finding places for reflection, leaning into emotional moment and starting conversations strong. Carol was also on episodes 111 and 121.

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with author Eric Heuser. They look at a piece Eric is writing and talk about how to appropriately write a child's voice for an adult novel. They focus on building a child's voice and how that voice compares to adult voices, modulating the children's voices when they speak to each other, and mistakes writers make when writing kids.

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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Ian Worrall to look at a piece Ian has written. They talk about making the piece "dialogue centric" or "screenplay ready," they discuss maintaining the energy of the dialogue while balancing inner thoughts and prose, and they talk about finding the segments within a conversation.

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with author Barbara Clark to talk about first chapters and what opening scenes need to have.

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In this episode, Tom Holbrook and Jeff Elkins sit down to talk about publishing and craft. They talk about mixing genre and go over stories they believed did it effectively. They discuss stories they love, stories that are broken, and they reflect on the state of the industry. They also cover why sometimes stories with no dialogue still work.

To learn more about Tom or look at his editing business, check out https://holbrookauthorservices.com/holbrook-author-services/

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Jeff and Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX sit down together to talk about the Story Hypothesis system. They dive deep into understanding character wants and needs, building those wants and needs into a plot, and using those wants and needs to demonstrate character growth.

To get a copy of Story Hypothesis, go to https://books2read.com/storyhypothesis/

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach sits down with author John Krause to examine his cast of 4 characters. They talk about writing voices for characters who are teenagers and children, building voices that are true to their personalities, and designing a cast of contrasting voices that enhance your story.

To see more of John's work, check out https://www.johnkrausebooks.com/

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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/

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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.

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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/

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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/

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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.

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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.

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