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Writers Night - Writing Dramatic and Lively Dialogue with James Van Pelt

Writers Night - Writing Dramatic and Lively Dialogue with James Van Pelt In-Person

Seventy to eighty percent of all the words in some of the most readable and entertaining fiction is the characters talking to each other. How do writers make that dialogue funny, emotional, revealing and interesting while still sounding like people are just chatting? Learn some of the techniques for writing convincing dialogue in this two hour-presentation from the widely published and awarded writer, James Van Pelt.

About the Presenter:

James Van Pelt has published two novels and sold over 150 short stories to most of the major science fiction, fantasy and horror magazines. His work has been reprinted in numerous year's best anthologies. He's won the Colorado Book Award and been a finalist for other awards, including the Nebula. His latest collection, "The Experience Arcade and Other Stories" came out at the World Fantasy Convention in 2017. When Jim isn't writing, he teaches English at Grand Junction High School. He can be found on Facebook and at jamesvanpelt.com

Date:
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Show more dates
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Time Zone:
Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Central Library Monument Room
Library:
Central Library
Categories:
  Adult  
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