Is it you? How to write captivating dialogues for film and stage

- It teaches how to reveal the character of the hero, the plot of the narrative, its subtext, and backstory through dialogue.
- It explains how to make the voices of the characters absolutely alive and at the same time... unique, using a minimum of lines.
- Using a large number of examples from cinema and theater, it discusses what distinguishes a good dialogue from an outstanding one, whose lines quickly become famous quotes. A vivid, lively dialogue of the characters is the foundation of a dramatic work, a powerful engine of the plot, and the best tool for revealing the author's intent. However, the art of creating dialogue hides many traps that both novice and experienced writers and playwrights often fall into.

The book by Linda Seger and John Rainy will help you avoid these traps. You will not only get valuable advice on how to give your characters those unique and irreplaceable lines, but also learn about gross mistakes in writing dialogues that will nullify all attempts to create characters that the audience will believe in. All tips are accompanied by illustrative examples from plays, adaptations, and films. The book will be of interest to authors working in any genre, regardless of skill level—both beginners and experienced professionals.