Inside Voices
Why Characters Should Talk to Themselves and How to Do it Right

Internal dialogue is one of the most powerful ways to bring characters to life—but it’s also one of the trickiest. 


Many fiction writers struggle to capture authentic inner voices, and it shows on the page. Inside Voices guides writers through the art of internal dialogue, providing techniques for creating natural, engaging inner thoughts that deepen character connection and keep readers turning pages. 


With tips, examples, and clear guidance on what works (and what doesn’t), you'll learn exactly when and how to use internal dialogue to enhance your stories without slowing down the plot.

Can Make Your Writing Sparkle
Shari Held

I would recommend this course to all writers. I've taken many classes and read numerous craft books over the years, and I don't recall this topic ever being covered. That's too bad, because learning when and where to include internal dialogue can make your writing sparkle.” 

This Really Helped
Lorelei Hunt

“I had no experience, so this really helped. I liked the real examples of good versus bad, and how there was lots of real experience with your editing and common pitfalls that new writers fall into.” 

Here are some comments from the original live, paid workshop that inspired this course:


  • "Great presentation!"
  • "This was great!"
  •  "Great information. Time well spent."

What you'll get:

 6 bite-sized video lessons with closed captioning


  • Getting Inside Their Heads—An Intro to Internal Dialogue 


  • Inside and Out—Mastering Indirect and Direct Internal Dialogue 


  •  Dos and Don’ts of Building an Authentic Inner Voice 


  •  Close Connection—Removing Barriers in Internal Dialogue 


  •  The Nuts and Bolts of Internal Dialogue 


  •  Your Inner Dialogue Toolbox—Final Recap


 Slides for each video as downloadable PDFs to give you a closer look at the examples and key points


 Written Q & A to answer common questions and explore practical solutions for different challenges

 

 Cheat sheet recaps to summarize important takeaways, making it easy to revisit the material and apply it to your writing

Plus, you'll receive these bonuses

 The Writer's Character Companion—Discover What Makes Your Characters Tick One Prompt at a Time  — This 63-page journal guides you through prompts that reveal your characters' thoughts, beliefs, and fears.


 Triggered! Journaling Through Your Character's Reactions — In this short but powerful journal, you'll reflect on pivotal emotional moments, exploring the motivations and vulnerabilities behind your characters’ actions.


With a clearer understanding of your characters' mindset, you’ll find it easier to write internal dialogue that feels natural and true to their experiences.

Hi, I'm Stacy Juba.

Through my online courses and freelance developmental editing services, I offer practical tools to help writers strengthen their storytelling techniques and build a connection between characters and readers.


As a writer myself, I know that crafting authentic internal dialogue can be one of the hardest parts of writing fiction.


As an editor, I'm frequently putting comments on my clients' manuscripts like, What is she thinking here? Why? Get in his head. 


I often insert these same comments over and over again because it affects nearly every page of the book. 


Some writers have the opposite problem—we're in a character's head too much, the plot wanes, and the pacing lags.


That's why I created Inside Voices. I’m excited to share it with you so that you can portray characters who leave a lasting impression.


More Testimonials for Inside Voices
It Gave Me a Much Better Understanding
Marc

“It gave me a much better understanding of the techniques used, especially for introducing internal dialogue. My biggest takeaway was learning how to balance internal dialogue with the other narrative essentials. I would guarantee they will come away with a true understanding of the oft-tricky to implement internal dialogue.”  

Each Lesson Was Clear And Concise
Tali Sarnetzky

“The tips you gave were easy to follow and implement and I am very grateful for that. Each lesson was clear and concise, gave excellent examples, and left me feeling better prepared to write internal dialogues. It really makes me feel great when I know I am going to elevate a skill thanks to someone’s clear guidance.”  



Give your characters the strong inner voices they deserve, and discover how to make internal dialogue a tool that strengthens your story from the inside out!

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