007 - Writing Dialogue

The Young Screenwriters Podcast - A podcast by Young Screenwriters

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For many screenwriters, dialogue is one of the most exciting parts of screenwriting. It’s where our characters come to life on the page and on the screen. But how do you create dialogue that is authentic, interesting, AND moves the plot forward? In this episode, NYU Film Professor John Warren and professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil talk about techniques for writing effective, story-driven dialogue. They break down why some dialogue works, while other dialogue falls flat.