Mannequin Monday – Let His Characters Speak
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A defining characteristic of Ernest Hemingway’s writing style: “His decision to let his characters speak.” So says writer Justin Rice on Hemingway’s use of dialogue.
This week I also look at Elmore Leonard. He writes dialogue rich in action and light on description.
And I offer another sample of my own writing, my own attempt at writing decent dialogue.
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