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Episode Show Notes 

In this episode we cover:

• The most important elements when creating dialogue
• Mistakes to avoid when writing dialogue
• How to use psychology to help improve your dialogue
• How to differentiate character’s dialogue
• How to manage a big cast of characters and all their different ways of speaking
• What monomouth is and how to get rid of it

This week’s question is: What character/book or movie’s dialogue do you like best?

Recommendation of the week is: Nail Your Novel: Writing Characters Who’ll Keep Readers Captivated by Roz Morris

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Links I mentioned are:

The Senses Course Launch

Story Bundle

Dialogue Doctor Discount

Jeff is also giving listeners a discount on his services. His 1-hour chapter session is typically $99. If you include the name of my podcast when you register, he’ll give you 25% off. Register here

Search for "Writer’s Well" in your podcasters and look for Episode 138 where Rachael and J discuss Jeff and the help he gave J with his dialogue

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Jeff had some recommendations for books and movies with great dialogue:

Books with dialogue he loves:

• The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
• Beloved by Toni Morrison
• The Great Divorce by CS Lewis
• The Goldfinch by Donna Tart
• A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
• Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace

TV Shows and Movies with Amazing Dialogue:

• The Magicians
• Gilmore Girls
• When Harry Met Sally
• The Princess Bride
• Mission Impossible (1996 movie - best dialogue in an action film)

Listener Rebel of the Week is: Bobbie Ann Atwood

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