Writing Convincing Dialogue
Sun 20 Jul 2025, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday 20 Jul, 2025 10:00am - 3:30pm
‘A good story is life with the dull parts taken out.’ Alfred Hitchcock
Great writers write great dialogue – they know what to leave in and what to leave out. They know dialogue is a valuable instrument in their writers’ toolkit.
We will discuss its functions, consider extracts from published works and practise writing effective dialogue that brings our own writing to life.
Whether you’re new to the craft, or an experienced writer who’d like to polish up your skills, join us in a relaxed atmosphere with other friendly writers.
Event Information
Price: £42
Room: Spinks Studio & Cruse Studio
Customer Information: Please bring a pen and pad / device and a packed lunch.
Your Tutor
Name: Elizabeth Barber
Bio:
Elizabeth trained as a primary school teacher in the 1970s. After a long gap doing voluntary work, she returned to teaching as a supply teacher. She has always loved writing and has found going on writing courses a valuable way of learning about the craft.
After some success writing stories for a comic, she moved on to writing fiction and non-fiction for county and national magazines. Since 2006 she has run ’Get Writing!’ at Letchworth Settlement.
Elizabeth holds the Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing Part I (Fiction) and Part II (Non fiction) awarded by Cambridge Institute for Continuing Education. She is delighted that her latest book, ‘Stone Arrows’, has been shortlisted for the Historical Association’s Young Quills, 2024.
Elizabeth is currently writing the sequel, ‘Stone Warriors’.
Elizabeth is currently writing the sequel, ‘Stone Warriors’.
Department: Humanities
