Dynamic Dialogue: Letting Your Story Speak (Red Sneaker Writers Book)
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Dynamic dialogue can turn an otherwise ordinary novel into a delightful read, but dull, uninspired dialogue will cause readers to lose interest and try something else. In this book, best-selling author William Bernhardt, renowned for his handling of dialogue, explains his techniques for making characters come to life through their words. He explains the importance of matching character and dialogue, of avoiding dialogue that’s “on-the-nose,” and the value of using dialogue to suggest what no one will say aloud. Bernhardt explains how to enrich your story and quicken the pace with dramatic and clever dialogue exchanges, skillful use of dialogue beats, and subtext. The book also includes exercises designed to help writers apply these ideas to their own writing.
William Bernhardt is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the blockbuster Ben Kincaid novels and Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness, currently in production as an NBC miniseries. Bernhardt is also one of the most sought-after writing instructors in the nation. He is the only person to have received the Southern Writers Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (U Penn) and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (OSU), which is given “in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large.”
The Red Sneaker Writing Center is dedicated to helping writers achieve their literary goals. What is a red sneaker writer? A committed writer seeking useful instruction and guidance rather than obfuscation and attitude. Red sneakers get the job done and so do red sneaker writers, by paying close attention to their art and craft, committing to hard work, and never quitting. Are you a red sneaker writer? If so, this book is for you.
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Customers find the advice in the book rich, helpful, and spot-on. They appreciate the clear, direct prose that makes them focus on the words they are using. Readers describe the book as excellent for writers, great for beginning or seasoned ones, and easy to understand and follow. They mention it’s worth the money and the price is right.
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James R. Ludwig –
The best book so far in a wonderful series.
I have read and reviewed each of the four books so far available in this series. In earlier reviews, I have said that, next to attending on of Bill Berhardt’s excellent seminars, these books are the best way to benefit from this fine author’s grasp of what it takes create compelling fiction. But this fourth installment deserves special praise. Dialogue is the bane of most beginning and even established authors. How do you make it interesting, believable, and still use it to move the story forward without telegraphing your surprises or neglecting important undercurrents? In clear, direct prose, containing numerous spot-on examples, Mr. Bernhardt demystifies a complicated component of writing and provides the budding writer with real tools to tame this wild creature called dialogue. What he teaches makes sense and allows the student to repair and enhance his or her own attempts. The exercises take time and effort, but yield tangible results. This not a read through once and feel enlightened book. This is writing tool that you will return to again and again. Buy it and use it to improve your writing and inform your reading. It’s a gem.
Santa Lar –
I Sucked at Writing Dialogue
One would think it’s easy to write dialogue. Afterall we dialogue everyday. I quickly learned from writing contests that my dialogue sucks. There’s things to consider with dialogue like a character’s intent, subtext, and the unsayable. William Bernhardt provides easy to understand and easy to follow instructions on making your dialogue better.
Koda –
Excellent, effective primer on dialogue
Simple but effective coaching in the area of making dialogue work. Mr. Bernhardt’s series of books are very matter-of-fact and pointed, which is a refreshing change from many other fiction how-to books that can be long-winded, pompous, and overly theoretical. His casual “trust me, this works” approach is fun, and yes, his suggestions are very good. His works have taken my writing to the next level.
Jenny Simard LaBranche –
Life changing!
From concept to completion of a 95k word first draft in only 6 and 1/2 months utilizing The Red Sneaker Writers Book Series. I also just completed one of William bernhardt’s small group writers retreats and let me tell you, every construct that had been formed in my mind that “I can’t be a writer and do what my favorite authors do,” have been destroyed. Because I now know I can and nothing’s going to stop me. No matter what stage of your writing career you are in, these books will help you succeed and grow.
SC –
Best Dialogue Advice I’ve Read
Love this series! My favorite go-to writing books. Up there with King’s On Writing & Lamott’s Bird by Bird.I listened to the extremely well-crafted audiobooks on my commute for a month straight and gained a ton of insight into my writing.Highly recommended for anyone serious about improving their craft. Bernhardt is spot-on with advice. And as far as craft education, the series is a bargain!
Tom –
Good price
Information vague without good examples. Price is right, but pressed for additional book purchases
Bonnie Eaton –
Bernardt’s book on Dynamic Dialogue is a great book for beginners and a review for the advanced
Worth the money.Bernardt’s book on Dynamic Dialogue is a great book for beginners and a review for the advanced. The first half covered information I already knew, but I continued reading on and did find valuable information presented in an easy to understand way that was valuable to me. So, based on the last half of the book, I give the book a 5-star. If I even glean one important fact that helps me, I consider it money well spent.
Kindle Customer –
Loads of practical advice on the effective use of dialogue.
Be sure to read this book before you begin your novel. It will make your use of dialogue far more effective. Then review your manuscript from time, using the suggested exercises at the end of each chapter. If you implement Bernhardt’s tips, it will mean the difference between a good novel and a superior one. In this book, I learned much outstanding, helpful information that I have found nowhere else.
Peter James West –
Dialogue can be tricky in writing, even when you know what you are doing.It can easily sound flat or unnatural.This book highlights a broad selection of problems in dialogue and many ways to add depth and realism.With Bill’s help, any author should be able to turn flat, repetitive dialogue into dialogue that sings on the page.Hint:There’s more to it than you might think.
Luciana Reis Gonçalves –
I really enjoyed and learnt with this book and with all serie. Great work. Clever, clear, organised. I do recommend.