How to write dazzling dialogue : the fastest way to improve any manuscript
You may know the fundamentals of how to write fiction. You may be more than competent in plot, structure and characters. But if your dialogue is dull, it will drag the whole story down. On the other hand, if your dialogue is crisp and full of tension, it immediately grabs the reader. And if that reader is an agent or editor, sharp dialogue will give them instant assurance that you know what you're doing as a writer. Writing a bestseller or hot sc...