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It doesn't matter how well a novel is plotted or how exciting the action is if the dialogue is flat or forced. Learning to write dialogue is a major challenge.

While most real conversations are rambling and purposeless, fiction writers must create dialogue that seems real yet has a purpose: revealing character.

Many writers struggle to master the delicate art of characters conversing. The mechanics are only part of the problem. Good dialogue takes practice and finesse.

Of all of the elements of writing fiction, writing believable and compelling dialogue is surely the most difficult.

One of the trademarks of seasoned writers is how effectively they handle conversations between characters. However, even beginning writers can develop this skill.

Dialogue forms an essential component in film screenwriting, propelling the plot and revealing characters. But how does the writer create captivating dialogue?

Teachers of creative writing stress the importance of writing dialogue.

National Novel Writing Month provides free work books and lesson plans to teach creative writing skills to elementary, middle school and high school age students.