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The Importance Of Dialogue
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise — Highlight the dialogue in a story by a writer you admire. Then determine how much dialogue is summarized rather than presented in quotation marks. Next, set up a situation in which one character is going on and on about something — complaining about grades, arguing with a spouse about the children, or recounting an accident to a friend. Summarize the dialogue, occasionally interspersing it with comments and stage directions. The Objective — To understand what summarized dialogue accomplishes and how it affects tone, pace, and the shaping of a scene.
By Denise E Lindquist3 months ago in Writers
The False Promise of AI Medicine. AI-Generated.
A few years ago, the idea that artificial intelligence would transform healthcare was everywhere. The tech world promised faster diagnoses, fewer errors, and cheaper treatments. AI, they said, would finally drag medicine into the future. What we got instead is a high-cost illusion that occasionally imagines diseases and constantly drains budgets.
By Connor Paul Bawcutt3 months ago in Writers
Yoichi 12 Year Old Whisky: A Legend of Japanese Craftsmanship
In the world of fine spirits, few names command as much respect as Yoichi 12 Year Old. This iconic Japanese whisky has earned global admiration for its bold character, rich heritage, and exceptional craftsmanship. Produced by Nikka Whisky at the historic Yoichi Distillery, this expression represents the artistry that transformed Japan into a powerhouse in the whisky industry. Though discontinued and now highly collectible, it continues to be a must-have reference point for whisky enthusiasts, collectors, and lovers of Japanese tradition.
By Thehouseof Whisky3 months ago in Writers
Part 5: The Storm and the Test — When Faith Is Challenged
For days, Shafipur had been wrapped in strange weather. The sky stayed heavy, gray with the promise of rain that never quite fell. The air felt restless, as if the city itself was waiting for something to happen.
By Shazzed Hossain Shajal3 months ago in Writers
Part 4: Evening of Reflection — Where Hearts Meet Again
Evening draped itself gently over Shafipur, coloring the narrow streets with gold and shadow. The city’s noise softened — the call of vendors fading, the smell of fried snacks floating from distant stalls, and the faint murmur of Maghrib Adhan weaving through the air like a sacred thread.
By Shazzed Hossain Shajal3 months ago in Writers
Part 3: Ayan’s School Day — Lessons Beyond the Classroom
The sun hung softly above Shafipur High School, its light glinting off rows of tin roofs and the laughter of children echoing through the courtyard. Ayan, his satchel pressed neatly against his side, walked through the school gate with the calm confidence that only good upbringing could give.
By Shazzed Hossain Shajal3 months ago in Writers
