How to Write Dialogue that Sounds Like Real People Talking

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Video Breakdown
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0:00 3 Tips to Make Your Dialog Sound Better
0:49 Tip 1. Don't have characters say each other's names
2:00 Tip 2. Really lean into nonverbal communication
3:25 Tip 3. Don't let your characters talk for too long
5:34 Get my FREE training on my Four Notebooks Method!
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