Like the rest of a novel, successful dialogue needs balance for it to work. Aside from an accurate dialogue tag, it should try to include plot-relevant information, character dynamics, and/or characterization in general.

The group ponders the influence of texting and emoji shortcuts when writing effective dialogue, and discusses the “deadly sins” of using adverbs and exclamation points. Are they as big a no-no as we think for all books?

Jess once again tries to convince the others of something they’re pretty sure she made up, and Anne and Tracey prove they are terrible at British accents.

 

QUOTE: “You will never always be motivated. So, you must learn to be disciplined.” – currently Unknown

 

CREDITS: This episode of Your Writing Does Not Suck was recorded and edited by Anne M. Belen.