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Sunday, April 19
 

11:30am MDT

Tough Talk: Writing Effective Dialogue
Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Dialogue is a powerful writing tool; however, literary dialogue isn't the same as day-to-day speech. Learn techniques used by dramaturges to develop effective dialogue, ratchet up tension through dynamic speech, and make dialogue sound realistic to your readers' ears. Find out how to manage dialogue "tags" for effect and "invisibility." Participants are encouraged to bring works in progress that they can edit during the session.
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Laurie Marr Wasmund

Author, lost ranch books
Laurie Marr Wasmund holds an M.A. in literature from the University of Denver. She has been an editor, community college instructor, and national writing workshop presenter. Her short stories have appeared in literary magazines such as Cimarron Review and Weber Studies. She is... Read More →
Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
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