{"product_id":"dialogue-by-mckee-robert-9780413777959","title":"Dialogue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDialogue\u003c\/em\u003e is the follow-up title to Robert McKee's hugely successful \u003cem\u003eStory\u003c\/em\u003e. Divided into four sections (The Art of Dialogue, Flaws \u0026amp; Fixes, Creating Dialogue \u0026amp; Dialogue Design), \u003cem\u003eDialogue\u003c\/em\u003e teaches how to craft effective speeches for characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcKee uses scenes from classic films and television programmes such as \u003cem\u003eSideways\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCasablanca\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Sopranos\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBreaking Bad\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFrasier\u003c\/em\u003e to demonstrate how dialogue is constructed and develops. It covers the range of dialogue used on page, stage, and screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders and students are shown how to ensure dialogue holds the reader's or audience's attention, how to 'time' dialogue, and how to retain motivation and provide productive information within dialogue. The skills outlined allow writers in all spheres to create effective and functional speech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcKee dispels a few myths and shows writers how to eradicate bad habits, use emotion correctly, and avoid 'empty' dialogue which leads a character and a story into the equivalent of a writing 'cul-de-sac'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn insightful work from an author whose guidance can enhance a writer's style and achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67708876423404,"sku":"9780413777959","price":59.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780413777959-dialogue-1.jpg?v=1791838788","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/dialogue-by-mckee-robert-9780413777959","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}