Write great fiction : dialogue : techniques and exercises for crafting effective dialogue
Kempton, Gloria, 1951-2004
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Review: "When should your character talk, what should (or shouldn't) he say, and when should he say it? How do you know when dialogue - or the lack thereof - is dragging down your scene? How do you fix a character who speaks with the laconic wit of the Terminator?" "Write Great Fiction: Dialogue by successful author and instructor Gloria Kempton has the answers to all of these questions and more! It's packed with innovative exercises and instruction."--BOOK JACKET.
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Imprint:
Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Book, 2004.
Collation:
[vi], 232 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Ch. 1. Releasing the voice within - the purpose of dialogue -- Ch. 2. Mute characters and stories - abolishing your fears -- Ch. 3. The genre, mainstream, and literary story - the dialogue matters -- Ch. 4. Wheels of motion - dialogue that propels the story forward -- Ch. 5. Narrative, dialogue, and action - learning to weave the spoken word -- Ch. 6. In their own words - delivering the characters and their motivations to the reader -- Ch. 7. There is a place - using dialogue to reveal story setting and background -- Ch. 8. Brakes or accelerator - dialogue as a means of pacing -- Ch. 9. Tightening the tension and suspense - dialogue that intensifies the conflict -- Ch. 10. It was a dark and stormy night - using dialogue to set the mood and facilitate the emotion -- Ch. 11. The uhs, ands, and ers - some how-tos of dialogue quirks -- Ch. 12. Whoops! : dialogue that doesn't deliver - the most common mistakes.Ch. 13. Punctuation and last minute considerations - tying up the loose ends -- Ch. 14. Dialogue dos and don'ts - some practical tips -- Ch. 15. Connecting with readers - you can make a difference.
ISBN:
97815829728931582972893 (pbk alk paper)
Dewey class:
808.3
LC class:
PN3383.D53
Language:
English
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BRN:
187800
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Library at the Dock | -Literature | LITER 808.3 KEMP | Available |