Dialogue shouldn’t sound natural. Maybe that’s a hot take, especially given the sage advice that usually comes from well-meaning writing teachers or trusted mentors. Because of course we need dialogue ...

Writing may be one of the most hated exercises in a classroom. Rarely do students celebrate when the teacher asks them to do a writing activity. Joy Peyton says there is good reason for that: much of ...

Help senior students write dialogue that sounds real and does real work in a story. Every step — from natural rhythm to subtext to distinct character voice — is paired with a hands-on activity, so ...

“The ability to read and write in different subjects is of great importance for future choices in life. What is needed is highly distinct instruction and dialogues in the schools in order for children ...

Help pupils move beyond basic conversations and learn how to write purposeful, effective dialogue that actually improves their stories. This ready to print Year 5 and Year 6 dialogue and creative ...

All scripts - well, virtually all; perhaps you are writing an entirely silent comedy, in which case you can skip this piece - will require dialogue. Your ability to write dialogue, like every other ...