Episode 151 - Mad Magazine, and techniques for riveting dialogue.

Update: 2025-02-07

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My first encounter with Mad Magazine, a life changer. And dialogue techniques that can help make our characters' conversations fascinating.

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Episode 151 - Mad Magazine, and techniques for riveting dialogue.

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Episode 151 - Mad Magazine, and techniques for riveting dialogue.

James Thayer

Episode 151 - Mad Magazine, and techniques for riveting dialogue.