Authentic dialogue reflects who a character is and how they see the world. Moderated by Roger Johns, Alexandra Ivy, Dana Chamblee Carpenter, Jim Nesbitt, Kelly Oliver, Lynn Chandler Willis, and Mike Faricy explore how to craft dialogue that feels natural and specific. This session focuses on tone, dialect, and language choices that give each character a distinct voice.
Writing Realistic Courtroom Scenes: How Courtroom Drama Really Works
Courtroom scenes succeed on tension, clarity, and authority, not speeches and theatrics. Brian Cuban, James Bernier, Lisa Reppeto, Marty Ludlum, McCracken Poston Jr., Mike Rubin, Richard Turner, and Wieland Diehl draw on real legal experience to show how courtrooms...
