Listen "Episode 5 - Character Voice"
Episode Synopsis
This week, Marshall and Nick discuss character distinction through dialogue. They discuss dialect, word choice, and avoiding negative stereotypes to distinguish characters. They also talk about their upcoming event during San Diego Comic-Con.
Topic of the Month: Dialogue
This Month’s Challenge: Take a scene from your current Work In Progress (WIP) and rewrite the scene with dialogue. When you rewrite this dialogue, do with it without dialogue tags. Look to make your characters distinguished from one another but there mannerisms and unique traits. Add dialogue tags later as necessary.
Links mentioned during the show:
Awesome Foundation
San Diego Comic-Con
Mo Con
Brandon Sanderson
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Facebook
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
Topic of the Month: Dialogue
This Month’s Challenge: Take a scene from your current Work In Progress (WIP) and rewrite the scene with dialogue. When you rewrite this dialogue, do with it without dialogue tags. Look to make your characters distinguished from one another but there mannerisms and unique traits. Add dialogue tags later as necessary.
Links mentioned during the show:
Awesome Foundation
San Diego Comic-Con
Mo Con
Brandon Sanderson
Support the Show:
Patreon
Contact us!
Discord
Marshall:
Website: www.marshallcarr.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
Website: www.brightinks.org
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BrightInks
Now, just keep writing!
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