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In this episode of the Dialogue Doctor, Jeff talks with episode SA Schneider about writing fan fiction and capturing famous voices. It’s a fun conversation in which Jeff and SA both geek out on Doctor Who. You can find the podcast by clicking on any of the links below. To listen on Spotify, click here.Continue reading “Episode 10 – SA Schneider”

In this week’s episode of the Dialogue Doctor, Jeff talks with his friend, mentor, and returning guest, Laura Humm. This time Jeff and Laura dig into building a complex cast of characters. They talk about characters they have loved in literature and then compare and contrast the voices in that cast. You can find theContinue reading “Episode 9 – Q and A with Laura Humm”

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Sharilyn Decter to review a scene. Sharilyn is an amazing historical fiction author who’s work takes place in the prohibition era. Jeff and Shari talk about building a unique cast of characters, getting those contrasting characters to compliment one another, and making sure your work fits your timeContinue reading “Episode 8 – Sharilyn Decter”

In this episode, Jeff’s great friend Rachael Mueller returns to examine dialogue from the X-Files. Jeff and Rachael talk about keeping science-fiction believable and building contrasting partners who compliment one another. You can listen to the episode at any of the following links: To listen on Spotify, click here. To listen on iTunes, click here.Continue reading “Episode 7 – The X-Files”

This week Jeff Elkins sits down with his friend and teacher, Laura Humm. Laura is the COO of SIMmersion, an innovative training company that builds simulations that train professionals in difficult conversations. Additionally, Laura was Jeff’s first editor, got him into writing as a profession, and has taught Jeff much of what he knows aboutContinue reading “Episode 5 – Laura Humm”

In this episode, Jeff Elkins and J Thorn sit down in this episode to look at the first chapter of a book J is working on. They discuss making different character voices different from one another, creating an emotional flow to a scene, how characters’ voices should change in that flow, and how power dynamicsContinue reading “Episode 4 – J Thorn”

In this episode, Jeff is joined by his close friend Rachael Mueller, Lead Narrative Designer at Tail Spin Games. Jeff and Rachael read and discuss scenes from a TV show they both love, The Magicians. In this episode, Jeff and Rachael discuss world building through dialogue, writing characters that consumers remember, and being careful notContinue reading “Episode 3”

Lily Ann Fouts is a prolific author and blogger. Her book, Live Like a Local in Loja, gives travelers an insiders guide to experiencing the cultural capital of Ecuador; her children’s book, Stella the Starling, follows the growth of a beautiful baby bird; and and on her site, lilyannfouts.com, Lily documents building and earthbag houseContinue reading “A Dialogue Doctor Session with Lily Ann Fouts”

Janet Kitto is a writer and the voice behind the blog A Life Less Burdened. Janet and Jeff sat down to talk through the voice of her character Johnny Red. Johnny is one of three primary characters in her novel, Birds, which is in the early stages of drafting. Jeff and Janet were able toContinue reading “Episode 6 – Janet Kitto”

Alicia McCalla is an amazing science fiction, fantasy, urban fantasy author who specializes in bringing diverse heroes to underrepresented readers. Alicia let Jeff take a look at her new book Becoming Hero, the first book in the Heroes League Legacy series (both working titles). This Superhero Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Thriller is in the early stages ofContinue reading “Episode 2 – Alicia McCalla”