# Event Details

- **Event Name**: He Said, She Said: Writing Better Dialogue w/ award winning novelist Roberto Calas
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: He Said, She Said: Writing Better Dialogue

Bad dialog is one of the surest signs of an amateur writer. In this course taught by award-winning novelist Roberto Calas, you’ll learn the subtle secrets of making the spoken word sing. Or written words that are spoken, sing. You get the point. Either way, readers will sing your praises with these helpful tips on dialog.

We’ll take a deep dive into the world of character speech, covering a comprehensive array of categories including:

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic
High Tension vs. Low Tension
What lies beneath – Underspeak
Characterization through Dialog
Slang and Jargon
Expressive Lengthening
Keep or Cut
Dialog Tags
(Optional) Bring five pages of a work in progress (containing dialog) for more personalized recommendations.

Instructor: Roberto Rodriguez Calas


October 14 • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33919 United States

Member's Price $35 |Non-Member's Price $45
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/he-said-she-said-writing-better-dialogue-w-award-winning-novelist-roberto-calas/200030758287613
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Myers
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
- **lat**: 26.5948
- **long**: -81.8907
- **full address**: 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is He Said, She Said: Writing Better Dialogue w/ award winning novelist Roberto Calas being held?
  - **A:** He Said, She Said: Writing Better Dialogue w/ award winning novelist Roberto Calas takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919.
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- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** He Said, She Said: Writing Better Dialogue w/ award winning novelist Roberto Calas is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Myers, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If He Said, She Said: Writing Better Dialogue w/ award winning novelist Roberto Calas sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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