Dialogue #1 - An Introduction to Dialogue
Lesson Summary
Welcome to the basics of creative writing series with Morgen Bailey.
In this session, Morgen covers various rules associated with writing dialogue, including:
- Limited use of filler words like "um" and "uh"
- Alternatives to "said" to make dialogue more engaging
- Avoiding overuse of dialogue tags by incorporating character actions
- Utilizing character names sparingly to indicate speakers
- Considerations for regional dialects and clichés in dialogue
- Punctuation rules specific to dialogue
Morgen emphasizes the importance of mixing dialogue with narration, experimenting with dialogue styles, pacing, and seeking feedback from others to improve writing. The session concludes with an invitation to share the course and provide feedback to Morgen Bailey for further learning opportunities.
Connect with Morgen at [email protected] for more information.
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