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As writers, many of us will find ourselves doing an about face as we write. Actions speak louder than words when it comes to clichés. They are an Achilles heel for all writers, yet many writers feel that beggars can't be choosers if they want to craft their stories with worthwhile prose. Editors will feel as though they are barking...

Purposeful dialogue in fiction is yet another tool in the writer's toolbox. Each character's speech advances the story in a way that can either inform the reader or reveal surprises. Both the dialogue and action in fiction allow the writer to show the reader the story instead of just telling them the story. The reader will feel a better sense...