Mastering the Use of Dialogue Tags [4 Tips]

Опубликовано: 14 Ноябрь 2024
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Learn how to master dialogue writing with these four tips from authors like Elmore Leonard and Stephen King. Learn with the help of practical examples and a passage from Leonard's novel, Rum Punch.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Cold Open
00:15 Introduction
00:40 The Simplest Dialogue Tags are Often the Best
02:18 Modify "said" to Add Meaning
03:40 "Show, Don't Tell" with an Action Beat
05:13 Remove Tags to Speed Up Dialogue
06:24 Example: Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard
07:58 Recap

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