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Writing Strong Characters and Authentic Dialogue

Writing Craft
2018
Featuring J.D. Allen, Karin Slaughter, Lee Goldberg, Libby Fischer Hellmann, Parnell Hall, Shaun Harris, Will Shortz

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Compelling characters come to life through both their actions and their voices. In this session, panelists discuss creating memorable, multidimensional characters, writing authentic dialogue, capturing believable regional dialects, and avoiding stereotypes while giving every character a distinct identity.

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