Writing Realistic Dialogue: How to Make Characters Sound Human
Learn how to write realistic dialogue that sounds natural and human. Discover common mistakes that make dialogue feel stiff, explore examples of authentic speech, and get practical tips to create believable, engaging conversations in your stories.
Why Your Dialogue Sounds Flat (and How to Fix It)
Learn how to fix weak or flat dialogue in writing. Discover why your dialogue sounds unnatural, explore examples of strong vs. flat conversation, and get practical tips to add rhythm, tension, and voice so your characters sound real.
How to Stop Head Hopping in Your Writing: What heading hoping is and how to avoid it
Learn how to avoid head hopping in writing. See clear examples of POV shifts, discover why head hopping confuses readers, and get simple tips to keep your point of view consistent so your scenes stay immersive and easy to follow.
How to Avoid Neutral Point of View (POV) in your Writing
Learn how to avoid neutral point of view in writing. See examples of neutral vs. character POV, discover why neutral description feels flat, and get practical tips to filter scenes through your character’s eyes for deeper, more engaging prose.