Dialogue
How conversations reveal characters and move the plot forward instead of holding it up.
Craft of Writing
A good idea carries a book only as far as the language carries it. This section is about the craft of storytelling, sentence by sentence and scene by scene.
In this section
Bring your story to life
Who tells the story, and how close does the reader get? How does dialogue sound natural without turning into small talk? And how do you find your own voice? The guides in this section explain the key techniques with examples and point out common pitfalls, from filler words to unintended shifts in point of view.
Point of view
First person, close third or omniscient narration: effects, rules and switching.
Style
Rhythm, word choice and clarity: working on your own voice.
Put it into practice with Faustica
These Faustica features go well with the topics in this section: