Volume 2, Edition 17

24 May 2007

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In this issue:

- Writing effective dialogue

- Related articles

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- On the forum

- Nebraska writers' retreat

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 Writing effective dialogue

Dialogue is one of the trickiest components of the story due to the balance between authenticity and clarity. Every segment of dialogue should have a purpose – either to advance the story, to give the reader some information, or to highlight something about the characters speaking.

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