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How to Punctuate Dialogue in a Novel


Free fiction editing course and ebook

​Refresh your dialogue punctuation skills
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In this 20-minute course, I show fiction writers and editors how to punctuate dialogue in a novel according to publishing-industry convention. Want to access the guidance in written form?

And, yes, it's completely free. No catches. No sales. Just dig in, study and apply what you learn.
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Watch 7 video tutorials
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The webinars teach you how to use punctuation to indicate:
  • speech
  • trail-offs and pauses
  • end-of-line interruptions
  • the speaker (tagged speech)
  • broken-up dialogue
  • vocative expressions (direct address)
  • faltering speech
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Download the course booklet

This free course comes with a booklet that you can read on the course page or download to your preferred device. Great for when you want to learn on the go.
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