He Said. He Replied. He Gasped.

Categories: Dialogue | Excerpts | Fiction

Dialogue comes alive when it sounds real on the page. Jessie Chandler leads Alan Orloff, David Freed, Gail Lukasik, Kira Peikoff, and Michael Sears in a discussion on writing natural, engaging dialogue. Using readings from their own novels, the panel demonstrates techniques that bring energy, clarity, and authenticity to fictional conversations.

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