It's so helpful to have these links--keeps me from having to go on a treasure hunt every time I log in! Thank you both!!
52 2015-10-01 19:51:32
Re: Thursday Writing Examples (6 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
I have commented on everything you've linked on these forums. Thank you for doing so because then nothing falls through the cracks!
As far as the writing sample goes, I'm on board. If you've just created it--it qualifies. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate the feedback.
53 2015-09-30 20:49:47
Topic: Thursday Writing Examples (6 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Hey guys,
Since two of you posted your Thursday example already--and both of you took excerpts from your works in progress, allow me to explain why I'm asking for newly created examples. Quite simply, it helps me understand how well you are absorbing the elements of the lesson each week. If you are tailoring a piece of new writing for one specific purpose (the lesson criteria), the chances of it being a 'success' are great, and chances of absorption strong.
I do have plans to begin incorporating your works in progress to the lessons (hence my asking for an example prior to beginning the course) once we've reached the more advanced stages of the basics. That's the time I feel you'd have more of the necessary tools to begin retooling your own works in progress in earnest.
I am open to input however. If you feel strongly opposed to this method, feel free to say so.
54 2015-09-30 19:48:25
Re: Lesson Two (11 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
As long as it's newly created, it works. And thank you so much for the link!
55 2015-09-30 19:46:44
Re: Lesson One (16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Yes! And thank you for keeping on this.
56 2015-09-30 19:46:07
Re: Questions? (8 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
No problem CJ--Life happens. Thanks for letting me know.
57 2015-09-29 23:13:13
Re: Lesson One (16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Sorry for the confusion Wyatt. It's two things per week: Every Monday, I post a lesson pertaining to the syllabus. You have until Sunday to complete the lesson and post the homework. Every Thursday, due on Thursday, you have to post a short dialogue driven scene (of any type as long as it's newly created) that highlights the lesson of that week.
Maybe to save confusion, everyone should start getting in the practice of posting the link to any of your class uploads here on the forum. Similar to what I do whenever I post a lesson. Then there's no way it will be missed. And if you see me missing something, please, by all means, nudge me here on the forums 
58 2015-09-29 18:49:32
Re: Lesson One (16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
No problem Wyatt. You have until the next lesson to post the previous lesson homework, but there is an additional Thursday posting which is due on Thursday. As to not reading over your lesson one homework, I've not seen it. Did you remember to click the Dynamic Dialogue group when you posted?
59 2015-09-28 22:36:44
Re: Questions? (8 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Hey Wyatt, I can't force you to read the lessons and complete the homework, but I think it would be very beneficial to you if you did. At present, you owe 2 lesson homework assignments and one newly created dialogue scene. The idea is each Thursday, you'll submit a newly created scene that corresponds with the lesson of that week.
Hopefully you'll find the time to take part because we have some lessons upcoming that will be extremely helpful to you!
Have a great day.
60 2015-09-28 18:29:58
Topic: Lesson Two (11 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Lesson two is up, enjoy! http://www.thenextbigwriter.com/posting … tion-21873
61 2015-09-25 17:55:23
Re: Questions? (8 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Anyone have questions about the mantra lesson, or how to shape dialogue to suit the mantra points?
63 2015-09-24 18:28:24
Re: Lesson One (16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Good question CJ. I'd like for you to create a short dialogue driven scene taking this weeks lesson into heavy consideration. It is up to the reviewers to evaluate/comment, so please don't identify/tag. I will review all, and each student is responsible for reviewing 2 other students.
All that said--it would seem that so far, you are the only student taking an active part in the lessons. Hopefully that will pick up as the class moves forward.
64 2015-09-23 18:44:47
Re: Lesson One (16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Just a reminder that your writing sample covering this weeks topic is due to be posted tomorrow. It does not need to be very long, but it does need to be newly created. Thanks!
65 2015-09-22 20:26:42
Re: WELCOME NEWCOMERS! (17 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Wyatt, just a reminder that I still need a dialogue writing sample from you.
66 2015-09-22 18:30:14
Re: Questions? (8 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Thoughts can be handled in several ways. In your case, because you transitioned it with 'he thought', there isn't any need to use italics because the transition made the fact that he is thinking to himself, clear. If you aren't transitioning a character thought, then yes, italics is one good way of making sure it is clear to the reader.
67 2015-09-21 18:51:19
Topic: Lesson One (16 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Lesson one is posted. It can be found here: http://www.thenextbigwriter.com/posting … -one-21857
Have fun, and feel free to carry over any discussion, questions, or comments relating to this topic here.
68 2015-09-21 17:40:44
Re: WELCOME NEWCOMERS! (17 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Welcome Wyatt! I hope this introductory course can help you in your quest to become published. If you can take a few minutes to submit a writing sample consisting of dialogue, it will help me determine what areas you might need the most help with. Looking forward to getting to know you better!
69 2015-09-20 22:56:26
Re: WELCOME NEWCOMERS! (17 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Randall Krzak wrote:
Hi LA,
Will post the dialogue above as requested. Since I've never written dialogue before, I need to learn to make it seem natural. Also, I have a tendency to have my characters sounding the same, so I need to learn to give characters their own voice.
Thanks Randy!
70 2015-09-20 22:56:10
Re: WELCOME NEWCOMERS! (17 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Welcome CJ! I'm with you, I do hope we get a few more to join us. Thank you for posting the dialogue sample and what you're looking for in terms of the class. Hopefully I can help you with some of that. Looking forward to getting started!
71 2015-09-15 08:02:18
Re: Dynamic Dialogue Course (20 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
njc wrote:
I didn't see in your posting when the class begins.
The course runs Sept. 21--Nov. 2
72 2015-09-15 07:59:30
Re: Dynamic Dialogue Course (20 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
vern wrote:
LAMackey wrote:LAMackey, a founding member of TheNextBigWriter.com .
Probably nothing to do with your credentials, but how can you be a "founding member" when you only joined in September according to your profile? Take care. Vern
Because Sol can easily perform miracles.
73 2015-09-14 23:43:16
Topic: Questions? (8 replies, posted in Dynamic Dialogue)
Feel free to post any questions here.
74 2015-09-14 23:41:00
Topic: Dynamic Dialogue Course (20 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Hello everyone. I'm currently offering a course in creating Dynamic Dialogue. I'd love if you'd consider joining! Here's the information:
How do I create dynamic dialogue? How can I identify what I’m doing wrong? Why doesn't my dialogue read like natural speech? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, this course is for you.
LAMackey, a founding member of TheNextBigWriter.com is offering a six-week introductory dialogue course for beginner writers. As a professional video producer, she has been writing and editing commercially dynamic dialogue for television and video over twenty years. Drawing from this experience, and using the posting, editing, and communication tools on TheNextBigWriter, she has created a class that will help anyone write dialogue like a pro.
Some of the basic topics covered in this class include:
• What is Dialogue? The Dialogue Mantra
• Simple Rules of Punctuation.
• Dialogue Tags & Character Movement: types & roles.
• Effective & Ineffective Dialogue
• Making Dialogue Believable & Expressing Character
• Final Reviews & Group Analysis
Who would take this class:
Writers who are struggling with creating dynamic dialogue and who want to learn the basics.
Requirements:
• You must have a completed dialogue driven scene between 200-1000 words prior to the start of class (novel excerpts are fine). You must be the sole author of this writing.
• You will be required to create and post weekly samples of your writing.
By the end of this class:
• You will have attained the skills to create dynamic & believable dialogue.
• You will have written or edited a previously created piece that applies the principles learned in the class.
Class Structure
Assignments will be posted twice a week for six weeks. They will consists of a written lesson, a homework lesson, and a group review session. Class interaction will also be part of the experience. Assignments will be posted using the site's posting system or in the forum. Conversation and feedback will be provided in the class forum or in the reply comments to posted documents.
Class Cost
There is a fee of $5.00 USD to take the class. Both Premium Members and Basic Members can take the class although Premium Members will have a few more tools to use, such as in-line reviews. All new members of TheNextBigWriter are given 7 free days of Writing Membership after which they can decide to remain a Writing and pay the membership fee or downgrade to a free Basic account.
75 2015-09-14 23:40:09
Topic: Dynamic Dialogue Course (0 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Basic)
Hello everyone. I'm currently offering a course in creating Dynamic Dialogue. I'd love if you'd consider joining! Here's the information:
How do I create dynamic dialogue? How can I identify what I’m doing wrong? Why doesn't my dialogue read like natural speech? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, this course is for you.
LAMackey, a founding member of TheNextBigWriter.com is offering a six-week introductory dialogue course for beginner writers. As a professional video producer, she has been writing and editing commercially dynamic dialogue for television and video over twenty years. Drawing from this experience, and using the posting, editing, and communication tools on TheNextBigWriter, she has created a class that will help anyone write dialogue like a pro.
Some of the basic topics covered in this class include:
• What is Dialogue? The Dialogue Mantra
• Simple Rules of Punctuation.
• Dialogue Tags & Character Movement: types & roles.
• Effective & Ineffective Dialogue
• Making Dialogue Believable & Expressing Character
• Final Reviews & Group Analysis
Who would take this class:
Writers who are struggling with creating dynamic dialogue and who want to learn the basics.
Requirements:
• You must have a completed dialogue driven scene between 200-1000 words prior to the start of class (novel excerpts are fine). You must be the sole author of this writing.
• You will be required to create and post weekly samples of your writing.
By the end of this class:
• You will have attained the skills to create dynamic & believable dialogue.
• You will have written or edited a previously created piece that applies the principles learned in the class.
Class Structure
Assignments will be posted twice a week for six weeks. They will consists of a written lesson, a homework lesson, and a group review session. Class interaction will also be part of the experience. Assignments will be posted using the site's posting system or in the forum. Conversation and feedback will be provided in the class forum or in the reply comments to posted documents.
Class Cost
There is a fee of $5.00 USD to take the class. Both Premium Members and Basic Members can take the class although Premium Members will have a few more tools to use, such as in-line reviews. All new members of TheNextBigWriter are given 7 free days of Writing Membership after which they can decide to remain a Writing and pay the membership fee or downgrade to a free Basic account.
