tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046663689477874544.post4870999405296593774..comments2023-11-05T05:01:58.563-05:00Comments on Ward Six: The Art of Bad ConversationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046663689477874544.post-31389533397717649172007-02-04T22:58:00.000-05:002007-02-04T22:58:00.000-05:00When you get to the part about dialogue in your te...When you get to the part about dialogue in your teaching, which writers do you use as examples?<br /><br />When I get that far off look on my face while we're out to eat, or on the subway, my husband says, like he's narrating a wild life documentary- "There she is, gathering material." I'm glad I look so transparent. It's amazing I haven't been punched in the face yet on the subway.<br /><br />But yes, most people's convos are mundane. Still, when you strike gold, it can be very rewarding.5 Red Pandashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625556395114591952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046663689477874544.post-21230411766267894942007-02-04T16:51:00.000-05:002007-02-04T16:51:00.000-05:00Well...I didn't mean you should get your content a...Well...I didn't mean you should get your <i>content</i> at Denny's...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046663689477874544.post-1484010885185687212007-02-04T11:49:00.000-05:002007-02-04T11:49:00.000-05:00The last time I went to Denny's, every single conv...The last time I went to Denny's, every single conversation I overheard was about getting wasted.<br /><br />Most dialogue -- real and written -- is boring. Dialogue should never substitute for good writing. It should <i>need</i> to be there.rmellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133206908895131438noreply@blogger.com