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Tell The Damn Story ep 341: Beyond "Said": Power Words, Crafting Impactful and Natural Dialogue

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This week, we're exploring the art and power of words and how they shape our stories and bring our characters to life.

Cohosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons have been writing for over 30 years, and today, they're sharing insights on everything from detective tales to sci-fi adventures.

We’ll discuss the meticulous process of crafting dialogue and ensuring each character has a unique voice, inspired by the greats like Joss Whedon.

We also share valuable editing tips from the renowned Art Taylor and humorous anecdotes—like a mishap with macaroni and cheese—that remind us all of the spice that life—and words—bring to our storytelling.

Join us as we walk through the essential stages of drafting, from getting that rough first draft done to polishing your fourth draft for publication. We’ll explore the importance of avoiding word repetition, making the most of sensory details, and drawing from real-life experiences to enrich your narratives.

Whether you are an aspiring writer or a seasoned storyteller, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration to fuel your creative journey.

Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?

Then please leave them in the Comments Section.

Write: [email protected]

And follow us on ...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

www.TellTheDamnStory.com

www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Content provided by Alex Simmons & Chris Ryan, Alex Simmons, and Amp; Chris Ryan. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Alex Simmons & Chris Ryan, Alex Simmons, and Amp; Chris Ryan or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This week, we're exploring the art and power of words and how they shape our stories and bring our characters to life.

Cohosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons have been writing for over 30 years, and today, they're sharing insights on everything from detective tales to sci-fi adventures.

We’ll discuss the meticulous process of crafting dialogue and ensuring each character has a unique voice, inspired by the greats like Joss Whedon.

We also share valuable editing tips from the renowned Art Taylor and humorous anecdotes—like a mishap with macaroni and cheese—that remind us all of the spice that life—and words—bring to our storytelling.

Join us as we walk through the essential stages of drafting, from getting that rough first draft done to polishing your fourth draft for publication. We’ll explore the importance of avoiding word repetition, making the most of sensory details, and drawing from real-life experiences to enrich your narratives.

Whether you are an aspiring writer or a seasoned storyteller, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration to fuel your creative journey.

Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?

Then please leave them in the Comments Section.

Write: [email protected]

And follow us on ...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

www.TellTheDamnStory.com

www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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