Crafting and Revising Dialogue

“What is ‘good’ dialogue? Ask the question of a writer, reader, movie-goer or television binge-watcher, and you’ll get a bunch of different responses. Good dialogue is quotable. Rapid-fire. Character-defining. Or even: ‘Good dialogue Crackles’.”

'Crafting and Revising Dialogue' breaks down the art and science of creating impactful, believable dialogue.

Dialogue plays a huge role in almost all storytelling mediums. From short, sharp interactions in novels, to witty one-liners in movies, to dramatic monologues in plays, these words spoken aloud give the audience a unique look into the character’s world and state of mind. Fans repeat catchphrases of iconic movie characters and academics analyze the words of morally gray characters. Classics and contemporary works alike leave a lasting impression on their audiences.

Being such an impactful part of the audience’s experience, it goes without saying that robust dialogue writing skills are integral to a writer’s game. Despite that, there’s little guidance for writers hoping to refine dialogue.

Allen Gorney, a successful author and instructor at Full Sail University, offers writers and actors a deeper understanding of the craft of dialogue. Analyzing classics such as 'Jane Eyre' and offering his own examples such as 'Molly Carpenter, Esquire', Gorney breaks down effective dialogue in clear and accessible language. Authors, playwrights, and scriptwriters will also find actionable advice and exercises to improve their own work.

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Crafting and Revising Dialogue

“What is ‘good’ dialogue? Ask the question of a writer, reader, movie-goer or television binge-watcher, and you’ll get a bunch of different responses. Good dialogue is quotable. Rapid-fire. Character-defining. Or even: ‘Good dialogue Crackles’.”

'Crafting and Revising Dialogue' breaks down the art and science of creating impactful, believable dialogue.

Dialogue plays a huge role in almost all storytelling mediums. From short, sharp interactions in novels, to witty one-liners in movies, to dramatic monologues in plays, these words spoken aloud give the audience a unique look into the character’s world and state of mind. Fans repeat catchphrases of iconic movie characters and academics analyze the words of morally gray characters. Classics and contemporary works alike leave a lasting impression on their audiences.

Being such an impactful part of the audience’s experience, it goes without saying that robust dialogue writing skills are integral to a writer’s game. Despite that, there’s little guidance for writers hoping to refine dialogue.

Allen Gorney, a successful author and instructor at Full Sail University, offers writers and actors a deeper understanding of the craft of dialogue. Analyzing classics such as 'Jane Eyre' and offering his own examples such as 'Molly Carpenter, Esquire', Gorney breaks down effective dialogue in clear and accessible language. Authors, playwrights, and scriptwriters will also find actionable advice and exercises to improve their own work.

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Crafting and Revising Dialogue

Crafting and Revising Dialogue

by Allen Gorney
Crafting and Revising Dialogue

Crafting and Revising Dialogue

by Allen Gorney

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“What is ‘good’ dialogue? Ask the question of a writer, reader, movie-goer or television binge-watcher, and you’ll get a bunch of different responses. Good dialogue is quotable. Rapid-fire. Character-defining. Or even: ‘Good dialogue Crackles’.”

'Crafting and Revising Dialogue' breaks down the art and science of creating impactful, believable dialogue.

Dialogue plays a huge role in almost all storytelling mediums. From short, sharp interactions in novels, to witty one-liners in movies, to dramatic monologues in plays, these words spoken aloud give the audience a unique look into the character’s world and state of mind. Fans repeat catchphrases of iconic movie characters and academics analyze the words of morally gray characters. Classics and contemporary works alike leave a lasting impression on their audiences.

Being such an impactful part of the audience’s experience, it goes without saying that robust dialogue writing skills are integral to a writer’s game. Despite that, there’s little guidance for writers hoping to refine dialogue.

Allen Gorney, a successful author and instructor at Full Sail University, offers writers and actors a deeper understanding of the craft of dialogue. Analyzing classics such as 'Jane Eyre' and offering his own examples such as 'Molly Carpenter, Esquire', Gorney breaks down effective dialogue in clear and accessible language. Authors, playwrights, and scriptwriters will also find actionable advice and exercises to improve their own work.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940165032059
Publisher: Beating Windward Press
Publication date: 09/23/2021
Sold by: Smashwords
Format: eBook
File size: 726 KB

About the Author

Allen Gorney is an actor, writer, and college professor. He holds a BA and MA in English (Film Analysis/Dramatic Literature Concentrations) from the University of Central Florida and has been teaching courses in literature, rhetoric, and film at the college level for several years. As an award-winning instructor, he has also earned the prestigious National Board Certification. A working actor who has worked in theater, television, commercials, and film, he received dramatic training from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and studied at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. As a screenwriter, he has earned recognition and critical praise from festivals across the United States. He has also written, produced, and acted in several plays, short films, and music videos and has served as a dialogue coach on both short and feature films. His first novel The Scottish Bitch was published under the pen name Jameson Tabard and is also available from Beating Windward Press. He currently teaches at a media arts university in Florida.

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