About this course

The videos included in this course are recordings of a live class. The instructor is not available for questions or feedback at this time.

Dialogue can be one of the most memorable and useful parts of your work. In this session, author and former librarian Robin Jeffrey will offer tricks for crafting dialogue that supports character, moves the plot forward, and keeps your reader turning pages.


Topics Covered:

  • Compression and Tension
  • Subtext and Essentialism
  • Giving information without the info dump

Student Takeaways:

  • Understanding the importance of dialogue in writing projects
  • Have tools to create dialogue that captures readers' imagination while supporting the plot of their writing.
  • Be able to write dialogue confidently and with ease.

Duration of Class

60 minutes




Instructor Robin Jeffrey smiling and wears glasses and with short brown hair

About Your Instructor


Robin Jeffrey was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to a psychologist and a librarian, giving her a love of literature and a consuming interest in the inner workings of people’s minds, which have served her well as she pursues a writing career. She currently calls the Pacific Northwest home, where she lives happily with her husband and their out-of-control comic book collection. Robin has taught classes both online and in-person with groups like Emerald City Romance Writers, SavvyAuthors, and RWA on a wide variety of writing related topics. As a former librarian, she loves connecting people with the information they need! www.RobinJeffreyAuthor.com





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