The “Developing Themes in Your Stories” series continues at DIY MFA today!  This fourth installment centers on dialogue, one of my favorite aspects of novel-writing. It’s also one of the most common storytelling elements to showcase theme. Using examples and writing exercises, we’ll learn how to explore theme via dialogue through the basic “nuts and bolts” of a conversation, emotional subtext, and repetition.

Click here to read “Developing Themes In Your Stories: Part Four – Dialogue.” Continue reading →