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The Dialogue Doctor Podcast

Writing great books is critical to generating sales and building a following of readers. On the Dialogue Doctor Podcast, Jeff Elkins and other writers discuss how to write dialogue that will excite readers and help you sell more books.

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01:01:49

Episode 191 - Eric Heuser and Adding Inner Monologue

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2024/03/04

In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Eric Heuser to look at a scene Eric is working on. Jeff and Eric talk about adding a POV to a work in progress, building emotional resonance, writing a character with a different interior and exterior voice, using reflective prose in segment breaks to give the reader a feeling of intimacy. For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:33:54

Episode 190 - Laura and Jeff Q&A

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2024/02/26

In this episode, Laura and Jeff answer questions from the Dialoggers. Questions include: --Suggestions for plotting and planning a longer series, --How to write dialogue in a group scene where you have six or more characters in the discussion? --When trying to establish characters, world, and show the 'normal' state of life for them, how do you keep it interesting? This is especially tricky with fantasy considering the world building. --How do you choose to read a new author? Like do you choose mood

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01:04:37

Episode 189 - Scott Fishman and Using Dialogue in Memoir

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2024/02/19

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Scott Fishman to talk about the memoir Scott is writing. They talk about the use of italics, using paragraph spacing to break up blocks of text making it more readable, using conversational spacing to create the feeling of dialogue, building to a dramatic summary conclusion at the end of a story, and more. For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:07:43

Episode 188 - LeAnn Robison and Writing Big Cast Scenes

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2024/02/12

In this episode, Jeff sits down with LeAnn Robison to look at a "Big Cast" scene she's written. Big cast scenes are scenes of three or more characters. Jeff and LeAnn focus on managing a six character cast in a scene, what to do when the characters don't all participate equally, and how to keep all the characters engaged so the reader isn't surprised when the characters return. For more on writing dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:25:47

Episode 187 - Nancy Stark and Empowering Your Dialogue

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2024/02/05

In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Nancy Stark. As they look at a piece together, they go deep into all things dialogue. They talk about varying character voices, the Dialogue Daisy, when and how to use prose, and how to maximize the impact of your dialogue. For more on dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:04:02

Episode 186 - Laura Humm and Carrie Thomas and...

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2024/01/29

In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm sits down with author Carrie Thomas to talk about a piece Carrie has been working on. They talk about how editing and plotting can cause you to lose passion for you project, they talk about the struggle of writing a complicated story with multiple POV, and making sure your story clearly communicates your themes. For more on writing dialogue and engaging characters, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:01:26

Episode 185 - Understanding Your Main Character

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2024/01/22

In this solo episode, Jeff goes deep into a vehicle character. He breaks down what a vehicle characer is and then contrasts the five different types of vehicles. Jeff talks about what makes each vehicle special and how they can be used in your story to provide your reader with a satisfying emotional journey. For more on writing dialogue, head over to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:23:37

Episode 184 - Using a Villain as the Vehicle

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2024/01/15

In this episode, Jeff sits down with an author to talk about a multi-vehicle plot in which one of the main vehicles is an unlikable villain. They talk about empathizing with your main characters, understanding how a character can grow in a negative direction and still keep the reader hooked in with hope, and how to build complimenting characters around the villain. To register for the masterclass on writing intimacy, go to https://dialoguedoctor.teachable.com/p/story-intimacy For more on dialogue,

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01:03:29

Episode 183 - JP Rindfleisch IX and Madeline Davis

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2024/01/08

In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX and author Madeline Davis sit down to talk through her plot and characters together. JP looks at each main character's Story Hypothesis and they discuss how the characters' wants and needs impact their story arcs. For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/ To get a copy of the Story Hypothesis, go to https://www.amazon.com/Story-Hypothesis-Missing-Fiction-Puzzle-ebook/dp/B0CCK47B3Q/

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01:35:49

Episode 182 - A JP Joint - Good to Great by Jim Collins

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2024/01/01

Happy New Year! In this episode, Jeff lays out what the Dialogue Doctor community will be up to in 2024. Then, Jeff and JP talk about the book Good to Great by Jim Collins. Jeff takes JP through the book and they discuss how authors can apply the business principles Jim Collins talks about. For more on writing dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:03:47

Episode 181 - Laura Humm on Editing

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2023/12/18

In this special solo episode, Laura Humm goes deep into editing. She talks about her history with editing, the different types of edits, and what happens in the editing process. Then Laura goes deep into how you should choose an editor and what you should look for. Finally, Laura breaks down what you should do when you edit. For more on writing and editing dialogue, check out the DialogueDoctor.com.

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01:14:18

Episode 180 - Scott Williamson and Writing Unlikable...

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2023/12/11

In this episode, Jeff and Scott look at a scene Scott wrote. They talk about finishing novels, writing children's voices, building a character for growth, partnering unlikable characters with characters that like them, writing to segments of the dialogue, and Oliver Twist. For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:02:26

Episode 179 - JP Rindfleisch IX and MZ and Starting...

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2023/12/04

In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach JP Rindfleisch IX sits down with author MZ to talk about the opening of her story. They look at MZ's Story Hypothesis, talk through her themes, look at her characterization, and then work through ways to ensure the opening of her story is as engaging as possible. To find JP's book, the Story Hypothesis, go to https://www.amazon.com/Story-Hypothesis-Missing-Fiction-Puzzle-ebook/dp/B0CCK47B3Q/ For more on writing dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:03:21

Episode 178 - Sacha Black the Rebel Author

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2023/11/27

In this episode, Jeff interviews the amazing Sacha Black. They talk about her career, her podcasting, the development of the Rebel Author brand, and the transformation of her fiction into Ruby Roe. It's a fantastic look inside the business of a wildly successful author/entrepreneur. To find more of Sacha's work with authors, go to https://sachablack.co.uk/the-rebel-author-podcast/ To find Sacha's fiction, check out https://rubyroe.co.uk/ For more on dialogue, check out

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01:28:44

Episode 177 - Time with Tom

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2023/11/20

Time with Tom is back! Jeff and editor/bookstore owner/all-around-brilliant-writer Tom Holbrook sit down to talk about great stories they've consumed, problems they are thinking through, trends they've seen in editing, and more. To find Tom's editing services, go to https://holbrookauthorservices.com/holbrook-author-services/ For more on writing great dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:14:29

Episode 176 - Writing Beautiful Dialogue with Carol...

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2023/11/13

In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Carol Painter to examine a piece she is working on. As they work through Carol's writing, they talk about jumping time in conversation, writing dialogue that is deeply intimate, finding places for reflection, leaning into emotional moment and starting conversations strong. Carol was also on episodes 111 and 121. For more on writing dialogue, go to https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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Episode 175 - Four Tips for Writing Great Scenes

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2023/11/06

In this solo episode, Jeff talks about four different things you can do to ensure your scenes are strong. He takes a deep dive into scene conflict, He talks about understanding your scene's vehicle, He gives three tips for manipulating the intensity of a scene, And he talks about balancing the tempo of a scene. For more on writing dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:04:13

Episode 174 - Laura Humm and Dennis Kurlas and...

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2023/10/30

In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm and Dennis Kurlas look at a piece Dennis has been working on. They talk about arranging scenes to bring greater emotional impact, keeping characters in motion, and making sure we fulfill reader expectations. For more on writing powerful dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:11:49

Episode 173 - Faye Whyte and Building a Plot from...

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2023/10/26

In this episode, Jeff and Faye look at her work in progress. They talk through writing a "journey" narrative in a historical fiction genre. Jeff and Faye look at her cast and talk through the scenes she needs to write to show character growth. They talk about how to layer historical scenes over the top of the moments of character growth. For more on writing dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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01:11:49

Episode 172 - Amy Suthon and Building a Cast for Plot

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast ·

2023/10/23

In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Amy Suthon to talk through the cast of her work in process. They discuss vehicles, engines, anchors, and hazards and how those characters can be used to find plot holes and develop an exciting character growth arc for readers. For more on dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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