Writing dialogue isn't always easy, and it doesn't come natural to all writers. Here are some basic Do's and Don'ts for writing dialogue to help you refine your dialogue-writing skills.
“Who says?” A Discussion on Dialogue in Fiction
Dialogue has got to be one of the most difficult things to write, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. Well written dialogue can paint a very detailed picture of your character’s personality and can really help your readers to lose themselves in your story. It can also move the plot forward... Continue Reading →
Multicultural Writing: The Struggle of the Second Language
Around writing circles we always hear the same question about writing bilingual and multicultural characters: when and how do people slip from their mother tongue into their second language? As someone with Spanish as their first language and who is involved in a deeply multicultural border city in Mexico, I can assure you that the... Continue Reading →