PREPtober IV: The Pearls and Perils of Dialogue, Setting, and Action

Every good story balances speech — both internal and external — against action, within a defined place-and-time that, in itself, functions as a character.

In this session, Jason will lead a half-hour reflection about what works and what doesn’t: why some speech sings while other speech sounds cliched; what editors assess regarding the voice of inner dialogue; why the rule for descriptions is “just enough but not too much;” how to narrate complex action; and why you should let your readers tend to their own Story-Gardens.

After the reflection, attendees will workshop solutions to each other’s questions or challenges fine-tuning speech, setting, and description.

This session is in-person. Light snacks will be provided.