Another month has flown by and once again it is time for the
Insecure Writers Support Group, a group created by Alex Cavanaugh for writers
to share their frustrations and offer support to others.
Today I am seeking advice on Dialogue. I have reached what I
believe is the half-way point of my book, Secrets of the Ash Tree, and I am
stuck at a crossroads. Not sure which way to turn with my story I decided to go
back to the beginning and start editing. What I noticed was how terrible my
dialogue is. There are too many, he said
or she said, and then he said…etc…etc…I don’t dare do a work count on the word Said in my document. Now I am looking
for other words. You know, like this…Siv wiped a tiny tear from the corner of
her eye and moaned, “Why do my characters have to talk at all?”
Another question I have is when do you write he said, before or after the dialogue?
Some of you out there have some valuable tips for me, I am
sure of it! Let’s hear them please. I know that I cannot be the only one trying
to wade through Dialogue Quicksand.
Have a great hump day everyone! Just think, spring is around
the corner and the days are getting longer.
