The dialogue scene is the ultimate test of the writer’s skill   When I ask editors and agents ‘What aspect of writing tends to be most problematic in the fiction you see?” the answer, across the board, is “dialogue.” Why? Because dialogue for the page is not screenwriting, it is not playwriting. It is not dialogue you hear every day.  It’s a heightened reality and exists just for the page.

In this three-day writing intensive, we’ll explore the essentials of the dialogue scene: internal thoughts, character observation, spin, conflict, proportion, gesture, landscape, the Million Dollar Line and the multi-character dialogue scene. The format combines lecture and generative exercises, in-class discussion and experiential assignments.

 Five, two-hour virtual sessions, with writing exercises in between.  Give your writing an early Christmas gift!  $280 early bird special, $350 after Nov. 15.

This event will be held entirely on Zoom. To register, go to Community of Writers.