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Writing Dialogue That Pulls Its Weight

Presented by: Benny Sims | Dana J. Summers | Gay Yellen | Jule Selbo | Kathryn Lasky | M.K. Dean
Categories: Dialogue | Writing

Dialogue works best when every line serves a purpose. Benny Sims, Dana J. Summers, Gay Yellen, Jule Selbo, Kathryn Lasky, and M.K. Dean explore how to write conversations that sound authentic, reveal emotion, and move the story forward. This session focuses on making dialogue feel natural while ensuring each exchange deepens character and advances the plot.

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