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How to Write Great Dialog Kindle Edition

by James R. Callan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Shows How To use dialog to:
develop characters,
set the scene, add conflict,
foreshadow, further the plot,
help the reader identify with characters,
show how characters relate to one another,
and add tension.
The problem of attributions is clearly explained.
The concept of a dialog signature is explained and illustrated.
All this and much more, including many exercises to
help cement these concepts.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    76 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    February 5, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SNHF7S2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pennant Publishing; Second Edition (February 5, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 942 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 76 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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James R. Callan

James R. Callan

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After a successful career in mathematics and computer science, receiving grants from the National Science Foundation and NASA, and being listed in Who’s Who in Computer Science and Two Thousand Notable Americans, James R. Callan turned to his first love—writing. He has had four non-fiction books published. He now concentrates on his favorite genre, mystery/suspense. An award-winning author, Callan's seventeenth book is scheduled for publication in 2024.

In addition to writing, Callan also speaks at writing conferences and teaches writing workshops in Texas, Mexico, and online via zoom. He and his wife split their time between homes in northeast Texas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. His website is at: http://www.jamesrcallan.com/ It provides more information on his books and his work, plus a contact form to forward an email to him.

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Abookanight
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2014
This book is chock full of useful information. It can be used by beginners to learn the rules of writing great dialogue and by the more advanced writer to add depth to a character. What is very helpful are the examples, particularly the before and after Mr. Callan's dialogue doctoring. Great book.
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Lorna Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book for All Writers
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014
I had the privilege of reading this book pre-publication. As an editor myself, I very much appreciated the advice and will recommend it to the writers I know. Mr. Callan makes complex ideas seem simple. If you write dialog, you must read this book.
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