What do your characters sound like? What would they say in situations you haven’t anticipated them encountering? The answer might surprise you. Come to the dialogue workshop and find out what your characters really want to say. Learn how cultivating each character’s unique voice can help you uncover hidden personality traits. Discuss examples of effective dialogue from various genres and explore how you can use dialogue to create compelling plot moves and authentic character development.
- When: Saturday, March 5th from 10:00AM to Noon
- Where: GCC Main Campus, LA-141
- Why: Because We Said So
The He Said, She Said workshop will be conducted by Jeff Sanger. Jeff studied writing at the University of Pittsburgh, but learned what he knows about dialogue from his work in community mental health. His play “Crazy” was based on some of those experiences and produced for the stage as part of the 2011 Pittsburgh New Works Festival. His work has also been published by Akashic Books, The Compleat Mother, Mt. Lebanon Magazine, and Souf Oaklin’ Fo’ Life. When he’s not teaching English composition for GCC main and north campuses he enjoys playing Minecraft with his three children and cooking with his wife. He’s been married for over 14 years, proof he knows how to listen to what people say!
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