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#52: The Number One Mistake Writers Make With Dialogue

Author
Nanci Panuccio
Published
Wed 09 Jun 2021
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What's the number one mistake writers make with dialogue? 

Writing way too much of it.

In today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll explore 3 ways to shape compelling dialogue that rings true to your reader.

We'll cover:

  • How to avoid dialogue that tells too much 
  • The primary audience you should be writing dialogue for 
  • The single most important thing you need to know about your characters before they speak
  • How to use compression and beats to have readers leaning in word by word

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