In SPEAKING OF DIALOGUE, literary agent Sammie Justesen explores the necessary elements of dialogue for every genre. 

With exercises at the end of each chapter, this invaluable reference shows writers how to improve their technique and eliminate the subtle mistakes that bring rejections.

Sammie Justesen is a literary agent with twenty-five years of writing experience.  She is president of Northern Lights Literary Services LLC and has worked for several major publishers.

This book shares her secrets.

Whether you write nonfiction, novels, children's stories, or screenplays, vivid dialogue will make your characters come alive on the page.

In SPEAKING OF DIALOGUE, literary agent Sammie Justesen explores the necessary elements of dialogue for every genre.  With exercises at the end of each chapter, this invaluable reference shows writers how to improve their technique and eliminate the subtle mistakes that bring rejections.

Sammie Justesen's candid advice will help writers create dialogue that...
     * Propels the story
     * Creates tension and drama
     * Develops the characters
     * Keep readers turning the pages