About Course

“Writing Compelling Dialogue” teaches you to craft conversations that reveal character, advance plot, and engage readers. Explore techniques for authentic voice, subtext, pacing, and formatting to make every exchange memorable.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to develop distinct voices for multiple characters
  • Techniques for embedding subtext and unspoken tension
  • Methods to balance dialogue with narrative action
  • Strategies for realistic pacing and rhythm in conversations
  • Proper use of dialogue tags, beats, and formatting
  • Ways to use dialogue to reveal backstory and drive plot

Course Content

Foundations of Compelling Dialogue

  • Punctuating and Tagging Dialogue

Advanced Subtext & Tension

Dialogue Formatting & Beats