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Ready to captivate readers, write great stories and attract the attention of agents and publishers?

Writing great dialogue is the fastest, most powerful way to improve your manuscript.

WRITING GREAT DIALOGUE is a detailed, comprehensive, online master class presented by award-winning novelist and writing teacher, Joan Dempsey.

Bite-sized lessons with robust content and engaging assignments are designed to help you master the skill of writing great dialogue.

Why is it so important to learn how to write great dialogue?

GREAT DIALOGUE CAPTIVATES READERS. If a reader gets pulled in by your dialogue, chances are far better that she'll love your characters and want to follow them to the end of your story.

GREAT DIALOGUE MEANS GREAT STORY. Powerful dialogue isn't just about characters talking to each other, it's also about story! (And character, and theme, and setting, and tone.)

GREAT DIALOGUE ATTRACTS AGENTS AND PUBLISHERS. Even if other areas of your manuscript are still rough, great dialogue indicates that you've got what it takes to write a terrific book, and they're more apt to take a chance on you.

If you'd like to share something with your followers about me, here's the nutshell bio:

Joan Dempsey is an award-winning author and writing teacher dedicated to helping serious creative writers master the craft and business of writing.