“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.”
“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.”
“The course broke the subject down in easy-to-understand-and-absorb pieces. I liked the short length of the videos and the 'to the point' instruction. It's quick and instructs you on all the pertinent points. I will keep the info as reference.”
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
PDF slide decks for a closer look at the main takeaways and examples
Written Q & A that answers common questions and shares strategic solutions
Cheat sheet recaps to apply what you’ve learned
The Writer's Character Companion—Discover What Makes Your Characters Tick One Prompt at a Time — A 63-page printable journal to explore your characters’ thoughts, fears, beliefs, and contradictions.
You’ll develop a deeper understanding of their hidden motivations, so your internal dialogue rings true.
Triggered! Journaling Through Your Character's Reactions — This short but impactful tool helps you uncover your characters’ emotional responses to pivotal moments in their lives. You’ll reflect on what drives their choices and how to convey it.
“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.”
“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.”
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