Creative Writing: Dialogue

Module 8

Dialogue

Creating good dialogue is one of the most difficult things to do in writing. Good dialogue makes characters identifiable, dialogue progresses the story, and good dialogue in spite of its artificiality should sound natural.

In this workshop we'll look at not only the technical conventions for writing down dialogue but also the tips and tricks of making dialogue sound natural, reflective of the character and essential to the story. We will look at the elements required for energetic discourse and what to consider when creating conversations between characters.

Module 1: Introduction to Creative Writing, Rules & PURPOSE

Module 2: Metrics, Motivation & Productivity

Module 3: What is a Novel & Genre

Module 4: Plot

Module 5: Character

Module 6: Theme

Module 7: Word Choice

Module 8: Dialogue

Module 9: World Building

Module 10: Language Building

Module 11: Narrative Positioning & Description over Exposition

Module 12: Concept Mapping

Module 13: Constraint and Creativity

Module 14: Defamiliarization & NLP

Module 15: Suspense, Tension, Hooks & Cliffhangers & LOCK

Module 16: Editing

Module 17: Drafting your Novel with ChatGPT

Module 18: Author Function-Social Media Guide

Ticket Options for Every Writer:

We understand that pursuing a career in writing can be challenging, both creatively and financially. As a fellow struggling artist, I recognize the importance of making learning opportunities accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances. That's why we offer a range of ticket options, each designed to meet your needs and support your artistic growth.

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Host or Publisher Iain McKinnon