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Masterclass 6 – Dialogue
We are what we speak. Careful attention to dialogue opens up economical and subtle ways to deepen characterisation and advance the plot.
In this Masterclass, Pamela Hewitt considers how each character’s voice is conveyed through dialogue, checking for consistency and repetition, and how to avoid unsubtle and unnatural dialogue. We look at speech tags and ways to present and punctuate dialogue. We also cover techniques to improve the flow of dialogue and transitions from the narrative voice.
At the conclusion of this Masterclass you should be able to:
- Analyse the power of dialogue as a means of illuminating characterisation, motivation and plot.
- Investigate techniques to adjust the narrative balance, for example changing descriptive passages to dialogue.
- Identify the main ways of presenting dialogue in text, including discussion of quotation marks, punctuation, font and formatting.
- Examine dialogue in a range of texts, identifying successful techniques and common problem areas.
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