$25 MASTERCLASS
Write Riveting Dialogue
captivate readers with your character’s every word
REGISTER NOWFights, debates, banter—great dialogue captures our hearts and minds.
Well-written conversations in fiction breathe life into characters and stories. They can drive us to the edge of our seats, fearing what someone might say next. They can make us laugh, and seconds later make us cry.
But this kind of 'effortless' or 'natural' dialogue isn't always simple to write.
When we strive too hard to make conversations feel ‘realistic’—to match ‘real world’ dialogue—we end up creating interactions that feel stiff, purposeless, uncomfortable, and boring. We put too much stress on making it sound right that we lose sight of why it exists on the page.
Dialogue is a tool. Its purpose is twofold: to show what our characters are thinking and feeling (even if they’re not overtly saying it), and to push the story forward. Wielding this tool properly lifts conversations right off the page, whether its engaging and hilarious banter, dramatic fights, or important information critical to the plot.
Great dialogue hooks readers with every word by being relevant to your story's plot and showing something about who your character is—and we'll teach you how to wield it so your character’s conversations leap off the page.
90-MIN MASTERCLASS
Write Riveting Dialogue
Tues, Oct. 7th | 7-8:30pm Eastern Time
In our upcoming masterclass, you will learn...
✨ how to write intentional dialogue that is relevant to a scene's conflict, so it never feels boring or random
✨ what 'show, don't tell' means, and how you can show your character's desires, fears, and beliefs through dialogue
✨ how to weave 'subtext' into your character's conversations to increase tension, cause conflict, and make the dialogue feel more 'real'
✨ tips and tricks for how to draft and revise your dialogue, depending on your unique process
If you’ve ever struggled to craft conversations (whether fights, debates, or banter!) between your characters that feel 'real' and interesting, this masterclass is for you.
Yes, there will be a recording!
If you can't come live, register anyway and we'll send you the class recording asap.
I'M INyour masterclass instructors
Emily & Rachel from Golden May
Hey hey! I'm Emily.
I’m your resident excitable, dirtbag, cat-lady coach. I’m a type-A perfectionist who played the hustle game for years, could never finish a draft, and burned out because of it. In my journey climbing out of that ditch, I tuned out the noise of what I should do, learned to love myself, and built a writing life that works for ME. As a result, my debut fantasy romance novel was published in 2024. Now I’m devoted to helping tenacious writers like you ditch the ‘shoulds’ and build a sustainable writing life that works for you, that brings you joy, and that fulfills you all the way to your bones. When I’m not writing, you can usually find me exploring the mountains of southwest Colorado with my husband and daughter, and sometimes our cats. You can find me on Instagram @ebgoldenbooks.
Hey there! I’m Rachel.
I’m your mac n' cheese loving, neurodivergent, book fairy godmother. As a coach and writer with ADHD, I understand how downright confusing craft can be and how much those "rules" can feel limiting. I understand what it’s like to struggle with your process and get hung up with mental hurdles. Throughout my journey, I've learned how to break past creative blocks and merge craft theory with my unique brain and body–and that’s exactly what I’ll help you do, too. Because of this eye-opening work, I published the first two books of The Shadows Syndicate series in 2024 and I’m looking toward the future with huge heart-eyes. I live in Colorado with my husband and daughter, dream of the perfect slice of pizza, and love staying up way too late to read. You can find me on Instagram @bookcoachrachel and @author.remay.
