#104: 10 Tips For Writing Better Dialogue

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 10 tips for writing stronger, more impactful dialogue in your novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:00] Tip #1: Make sure your dialogue serves a purpose in the overarching story.[03:00] Tip #2: Think of your dialogue as action vs. exposition (or active vs. passive).[06:09] Tip #3: Get clear on each character’s goal and motivation within a scene.[07:43] Tip #4: Make sure your dialogue is ripe with conflict and tension.[10:02] Tip #5: Check ...