The secret to compelling dialogue | Jed Mercurio, Harlan Coben and Jojo Moyes

Hear from Malorie Blackman, Jed Mercurio, Jojo Moyes, and Harlan Coben on their approach to writing authentic dialogue.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Don't let your exposition be boring – Malorie Blackman
01:42 - Keep dialogue authentic but keep it flowing – Harlan Coben
03:20 - Less is more – Jojo Moyes
05:07 - Always be pushing the story forward – Jed Mercurio
07:28 - Be nosey, listen to real dialogue – Jojo Moyes and Harlan Coben

Find out more:
Malorie Blackman’s BBC Maestro course, Writing For Young Adults - https://bbcm.co/3VpJAT8

Jojo Moyes’ BBC Maestro writing course Writing Love Stories – https://bbcm.co/3Vkkp4B

Harlan Coben’s course Writing Thrillers –
https://bbcm.co/3Vkjhhn

Line of Duty writer Jed Mercurio’s course, Writing Drama for Television – https://bbcm.co/4c15WBQ

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