Dynamic Dialogue: Letting Your Story Speak

by William Bernhardt Narrated by William Bernhardt

Overview

Dynamic dialogue can turn an otherwise ordinary novel into a delightful read, but dull, uninspired dialogue will cause readers to lose interest and try something else. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt, renowned for his handling of dialogue, explains his techniques for making characters come to life through their words. He explains the importance of matching character and dialogue, of avoiding dialogue that's “on-the-nose,” and the value of using dialogue to suggest what no one will say aloud. Bernhardt explains how to enrich your story and quicken the pace with dramatic and clever dialogue exchanges, skillful use of dialogue beats, and subtext. The book also includes exercises designed to help writers apply these ideas to their own writing. 

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"One of the things I love about these books is that they are so accessible to every aspiring writer."

Rick Ludwig, author of Mirrored

"I reread these books before I start each book I write."

Callie Hutton, USA Today-bestselling author of For the Love of the Viscount

"Bernhardt shows you exactly what makes literary characters keep people interested and how to use those strengths when creating characters of your own."

R.J. Johnson, author of The Twelve Stones

"Easy to read while delivering good material with some occasional humor."

David Sullivan, author

"This book gives everything that it promises. And all the other writing books written by William Bernhardt are on my wish list."

C.H. Scarlett, author

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172743023
Publisher:	Babylon Books
Publication date:	03/04/2014
Series:	Red Sneaker Writers Book Series , #4
Edition description:	Unabridged

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