Are you making dialogue mistakes that could get your book rejected?
In this video, publisher and story coach Joe Mynhardt breaks down the 10 most common dialogue mistakes that new and beginner authors make—and how to fix them. Click here to watch!
From punctuation errors to on-the-nose writing, info-dumping, weak dialogue tags, and characters that all sound the same, you’ll learn how to avoid the red flags that instantly turn off agents, publishers, and readers.
Strong dialogue is one of the fastest ways to make your writing feel professional. Whether you’re writing short stories, novels, or screenplays, mastering dialogue will help you:
✅ Hook readers in the first few pages
✅ Impress agents and publishers
✅ Bring your characters to life
✅ Keep your story flowing naturally If you’re new to writing—or even if you’ve already published but want to polish your skills—this beginner-friendly guide will give you the tools you need to write dialogue that works.
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