The art of dialogue
Good dialogue is not just a simple chat. It is tension, a disguised revelation, a driving force behind the story. Participants will learn to make every line serve a purpose: advancing plot, deepening character, engaging readers. And possibly all three.
Informations
Target Audience
Profile
- assignment_indAuthors
- assignment_indContent writers
- assignment_indNarrative designers
Requirements
- mindfulnessNo formal prerequisites
- emoji_objectsParticipants are encouraged to bring a short scene or character sheet to practice dialogue-writing exercises
Learnt Skills
- flareUnderstanding what makes dialogue authentic and purposeful
- flareUsing dialogue to reveal character motives and relationships
- flareMastering subtext and what’s unsaid between the lines
- flareDeveloping distinct voices for different characters
Programme
Dynamics of dialogue
How to not have a boring conversation.
- bookDissonance (and why conflict matters… again!)
- bookBuilding bridges, from one line to another
- bookSubtext and punchlines
Dialogue in practice
Hands-on writing session focused on mastering dialogue in context.
- bookMapping character voices and testing them across different situations
- bookRewriting flat exchanges into conflict-driven ones
- bookPracticing balance between dialogue, description, and silence
This course is originally intended to last 1 day (7 hours), but its duration and content can be adjusted to your needs.