14
Mar
New Mini-Course?
Question is, Would you like to have a new mini-course on Dialogue like the current mini-course on Plotting?
Answers are either YES or NO
Comments and questions about dialogue are welcome.
Freakin’ Survey Gizmo didn’t work this time, either.
If you’re interested and don’t want ask a question or write a comment, just log in (in the column to your right, under META, and you’ll need to make a new account if you haven’t created an account for my web diary because I host the thing here and your generic Wordpress login will not work. CLICK HERE TO CREATE NEW ACCOUNT )—and either post “Yes,” or “No.”
March 14th, 2008 at 8:07 am
I would love to see a mini-course on dialog. I know I tend to have a problem using ellipses in my dialog. Mainly to simulate pauses, but I think I may use them too much.
March 14th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Good God. Survey Gismo doesn’t work at this, either.
March 14th, 2008 at 8:15 am
YESS!!
March 14th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Yes, please.
March 14th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Yes!
March 14th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Yes!! HECK, yes!!
I actually feel like I have a pretty good handle on dialog, but I’m equally certain that there’s always room for improvement (does that even make sense? it’s still early-ish here…). In any case, I would value anything you have to say on the subject. :)
March 14th, 2008 at 8:29 am
My answer: Depends. Dialogue is, I think, my strong point. So if you were thinking of another mini-course, say on researching or world-building (I don’t write sf or fantasy, but my settings/worlds can be sketchy) I would go for one of those before I would dialogue. But if it’s a question of dialogue mini-course or nada, I’d love it. Any of your writing instruction is helpful, and I know I can always learn more about any aspect of the craft.
March 14th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Yes….
March 14th, 2008 at 8:33 am
YESSSSSS!
March 14th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Yes. Dialogue is one of my strongest things, but that doesn’t mean I know everything about it. I figure I can always learn something I didn’t know that can kick my writing up a bit more.
March 14th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Sure! My dialogue tends to run away from me, or maybe run away with itself. I can always use pointers! Thanks!
March 14th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Yes, I am interested. Thanks for the offer. I appreciate all the effort you have put into the courses so far.
March 14th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Yes, I’d love to see another mini-course of yours. Sometimes I feel my dialogues are very wooden, like everyone was standing there doing nothing while waiting for their turn to speak… especially when more than two people are involved ^^;
March 14th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Yes! My dialogue is too stilted.
March 14th, 2008 at 9:34 am
ABSOLUTELY!!!….. we can never learn enough, there’s always room for improvement.
March 14th, 2008 at 9:40 am
yes please.
Thanks Holly!
March 14th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Yes.
March 14th, 2008 at 10:08 am
A most definite yes! :-)
March 14th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Yes I would love and appreciate a new mini-course on Dialogue like the current mini-course on Plotting? I can use all the help I can get.
Ameasha
March 14th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Yes! I’d love to see what you’ve got to say on the subject.
March 14th, 2008 at 10:16 am
YES! Definitely.
megan
March 14th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Yes, please. If it wouldn’t take your time and attention from something else you really ought to be doing.
I feel that dialogue is one of my strengths. (I’ve written a couple of plays, and theatre’s a good training ground. An amateur actor or director who really adores community theatre makes a knowledgeable and outspoken critic.) That said, sometimes you gain more from polishing your strengths than from dragging your weaknesses up to a better class of mediocre.
March 14th, 2008 at 10:27 am
A resounding YES to a mini-course on dialogue!
March 14th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Yes. Wonderful idea!
March 14th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Yes, please thank you! :)
GREAT idea!
March 14th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Great idea and something I really need help with - yes, yes, yes!
Thank you Holly.
March 14th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Yes :-)
March 14th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Yes, this is a great idea. The plotting one was really good. It would be great if this could be a series.
March 14th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Please and thank you, Holly.
March 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
YES! Please!
March 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Yes, please!
March 14th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Yes! Definitely!
March 14th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Count me in, YES!
March 14th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Yes (always open to learning more).
March 14th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Yes please, it would be wonderful
March 14th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I love you other courses they’ve helped me a lot with my writing so all I can say is yes, yes, yes to a dialogue mini course.
March 14th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Let me think a moment … YES!!! of course^^. Plot and action are no Problem for, but my dialog allways seem clunky to me
March 14th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Yes. I would be interesting to read what you have to say about it.
March 14th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Yes, I would be very interested in a course on dialogue.
March 14th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Yes. Writers can always use help with their writing.
March 14th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
YES. :D (Agreed with CrstinWriter)
March 14th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Yes. Oh, yes. As I found, by writing, that for some reason my characters are pretty chatty.
March 14th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Yes
March 14th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
hopeful says Yes!
March 14th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Yes, most definately. Personally, dialogue is one of my biggest issues.
March 15th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Yes. I would sign up for it, Holly. I’m always interested to hear what you have to say on any writing topic.
Sincerely,
-TimK
March 15th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Yes! Thank you !
March 15th, 2008 at 3:36 am
Whatever I know, it’s not as much as I think I know. So - yes, please!
March 15th, 2008 at 4:27 am
I’d love to get a Beta Copy. As for spoilers, i think i’ll wait until I’ve read part one, Ruby Key and before reading it. We’ve only got til May to wait. You did say it was only for fun right?
March 15th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Yes. I’d finish with the courses in the Feburary sucks bundle first, but once I’ve done that I’ll likely continue getting whatever courses you put out. I find the implicit encouragement in your courses inspiring enough that they are worth it even without the content.
March 15th, 2008 at 6:00 am
Yes, that would be great. I feel casual dialogue is one of my strong points, and I can often pull off the ‘feel’ of a fairly common, non-emotional scene well with the dialogue. However, I find stronger, tighter, more emotional (any sort of emotion — anger, fear, excitement etc) scenes don’t come out as natural. That’s probably because I’m fairly reserved and don’t say those types of things very often, and I don’t have much experience with them.
So, yes, please! Sorry for the ramble.
Wolverine
March 15th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Absolutely! I think it’s a wondeful idea! Thanks for suggesting you do one and thinking of taking the time to do it. :)
March 15th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Yes, please. Dialogue is what I need the most help with. And PS-I loved the Create A Plot Clinic. Thanks!
March 15th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Yes, I would love to see a new mini-course on dialogue. I love your courses and I have learned a lot!!!
March 15th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Yes.
March 15th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Yes! I too have a problem with overuse of ellipses. And just odd dialogue.
March 16th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Yes, please. I would appreciate it greatly.
March 16th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I’m definitely interested.
March 17th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Yes, I think it would be a very good idea. My dialogue needs help, I know that. :-)
And Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Holly!
March 18th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
YES. I’m definitely interested. I’m always eager to learn new tips on Dialogue as well as plotting!
March 23rd, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Yes, please. My written dialogue is as awkward as it is in real life. :(
March 29th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Yes, would be very interested.
March 30th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Oh Yes, I would love this
April 19th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I would be very interested in a dialogue mini course.
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:21 am
Yes Holly, I am interested
WoW your work is incredible.
A quick question: I would like to know the difference between Dialogue and actual Conversation.
Thanks, once again,
Jan