How to Write GREAT Dialogue

Dialogue is easier SAID than done. ;) Which is why in today's video, I'm sharing the 6 TECHNIQUES I use all the time to make my dialogue SHINE. ✨ No more cut-and-dry conversation! Let's learn how to masterfully write compelling dialogue that will capture and hold our readers' attention.

MY FILM/TV RECOMMENDATIONS: youtube.com/watch?v=4xQsjv_7gds
7 TIPS FOR WRITING CHARACTER VOICE: youtube.com/watch?v=HDrTTMJ3O3Q&t=837s

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0:00 Introduction
1:18 An Important Note About Dialogue
3:55 #1: Listen to people talk in real life
4:54 #2: Listen to well-written dialogue in film
8:32 #3 Subtext
9:55 #4 Write your dialogue like a screenplay
13:20 #5 Give every character a unique voice
14:10 #6 Practice, practice, practice
15:32 Outro
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→ SHOWING VS TELLING INTERNAL CONFLICT
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→ HOW TO INSERT FLASHBACKS INTO YOUR STORY
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