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    Speaking of Dialogue

    By Sammie Justesen

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    About this ebook

    Whether you write nonfiction, novels, children’s stories, or screenplays, vivid dialogue will bring your characters alive on the page. Literary agent Sammie Justesen explores the necessary elements of dialogue for every genre. With exercises at the end of each chapter, this invaluable reference shows writers how to improve their technique and eliminate the subtle mistakes that bring rejection.

    LanguageEnglish
    Publishersammienorlightspress.com
    Release dateApr 2, 2009
    ISBN9781452401621
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    Speaking of Dialogue
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    Sammie Justesen

    Elizabeth Lee (aka Sammie L. Justesen) is a literary agent whose clients include best-selling business and self-help authors. Prior to becoming an agent she worked as a registered nurse, then as a clinical editor for major publishing companies. She founded Northern Lights Literary Services in 2004. From her location in beautiful Nashville, Indiana, Justesen has ties to editors and publishers across the United States. She has been a guest speaker on the subject of writing and publishing at various writing conferences and forums. If you wish to contact the author, you may visit the Northern Lights website at www.northernlightsls.com or send an email to sammie@northernlightsls.com

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