Write Great Fiction - Dialogue by Gloria Kempton

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  • Pub. Date: October 2004
  • 240pp
  • Sales Rank: 11,497

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    • Pub. Date: October 2004
    • Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.
    • Format: Paperback, 240pp
    • Sales Rank: 11,497

    Synopsis

    How do some writers craft conversation so authentic, it feels like they've been eavesdropping? What's the secret behind getting characters to talk to each other? How can writers make their dialogue sing?

    Answers to all of these questions and more can be found in Gloria Kempton's in-depth look at this crucial component of fiction. Readers will learn how to create dialogue that sizzles, with tips on:
    * Creating dialogue for specific genres
    * Bringing characters to life with revealing dialogue
    * Identifying and fixing common dialogue problems

    Each chapter features numerous examples of successful dialogue drawn from bestselling novels, and chapter-ending exercises help readers apply the lessons learned. This is one book that will get readers talking!

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    Write Great Fiction - Dialogue, by Gloria Kemptonby RARogers

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    September 06, 2009: If, like me, you are a novice writer and are looking to expand your knowledge and skills in a very competitive market, Write Great Fiction - Dialogue is a "must have" for your library. Not only does Gloria Kempton thoroughly cover the ins-and-outs of writing effective dialog, but she also offers tips and ideas that lead to other valuable resources writers should have in their arsenal of knowledge. For instance, I found a system of developing characters that she mentions within the book to be most useful and now employ it myself. As a writer and instructor in the art of dialog, Gloria Kempton covers everything we need to know in order to write effective dialog for today's market.

    Make your characters come aliveby Geronimo45

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    August 15, 2009: Dialogue not only moves a story forward, it can help a reader get into the story and identify with your characters. A novel without dialogue is hard to read, but poorly written dialogue can turn a reader off. This little book has a wealth of tips and guides on creating realistic dialogue that helps identify your characters and keep a story flowing. A must read for anyone who wants to write good fiction.


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