Dialogue Writing

With Romy Sommer • (free preview)

Learn how to write good dialogue that is full of purpose and four key functions of dialogue.

In this webinar, follow coach Romy Sommer as she teaches you about writing effective dialogue and how to format it properly. Complete the writing exercises as you go to practice the key concepts she discusses.

 

About the speakers
Romy Sommer - Now Novel Writing Coach and Editor
Romy Sommer
  • Author of six novels published by HarperCollins London, as well as 7 self-published titles
  • Founder of ROSA (Romance writers Organisation of South Africa)
  • First South African to be nominated for the prestigious RWA Rita® Award
 

Kickstart your Novel is a six-week course that will help you write three focused first chapters and your story’s synopsis with feedback from an experienced writing coach.

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Upcoming schedule

Wednesday 07 June 2023
11:00 PDT / 14:00 EDT / 19:00 BST / 20:00 SAST
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
08:00 PDT / 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST / 17:00 SAST
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