Do you struggle to write dialogue that sounds natural? Then this video is for you. We dive into the art of writing great dialogue that sounds natural with Tahlia and Rose Newland as our expert guides.

In this tutorial, Tahlia Newland, Editor-in-Chief of AIA Publishing, shares her top tips for crafting compelling dialogue that will engage readers and bring your characters to life.

Whether you're an experienced writer or just starting out, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to improve their dialogue writing skills. Tahlia brings years of experience to the table and her insights are sure to help you take your writing to the next level.

So grab a pen and paper and take notes as Tahlia and Rose walk you through the intricacies of writing great dialogue. By the end of this video, you'll have all the tools you need to write dialogue that sounds natural and keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

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Video notes can be found here: https://aiapublishing.com/writing-dialogue/
For more information on writing good dialogues, see https://www.tahlianewland.com/tips-for-writing-dialogue/ and
https://www.tahlianewland.com/writing-good-dialogue-use-subtext/

Chapter
00:28 – How to avoid using “said”.
05:10 – How to use punctuation to indicate who is speaking.
06.20 – How long does it take before you need to insert a dialogue tag into a conversation?
07:05 – The importance of sound dialogue.
08:08 – Distinguish the way your characters speak.
09.20 – Infodumps in dialogue.
10:16 – Different ways of speaking for different character types.
11:57 – Accents.
12:59 – Subtext.
14:06 – So, um, ah.
14:45 – More on tags and punctuation.
15.30 – 2 additional, little-known tips for writing dialogue.

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