SFF Addicts
Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly
Ep. 187: Revealing Character Through Dialogue with Scott Lynch (Writing Masterclass)
JAN 27, 202670 MIN
Ep. 187: Revealing Character Through Dialogue with Scott Lynch (Writing Masterclass)
JAN 27, 202670 MIN
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<p>Join co-hosts <strong>Adrian M. Gibson</strong>, <strong>M.J. Kuhn </strong>&<strong> Greta Kelly </strong>as they delve into a writing masterclass on <strong>Revealing Character Through Dialogue</strong> with bestselling author <strong>Scott Lynch</strong>. During the episode, Scott reveals his thoughts on dialogue, including the relationship between dialogue and the human experience, the dialogue that inspired his writing, style and shock value, conveying characterization through dialogue, code switching, colloquialisms and cadence, how word choice can reveal external/internal persona, taking advantage of limited page space, contextual clues, character dynamics, banter and more.</p><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is part two of a two-part chat with Scott. Click <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sff-addicts/episodes/Ep--186-Scott-Lynch-talks-the-Gentleman-Bastard-Sequence--Heists--Mental-Health--More-e382f4a" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a> to check out part one.</p><p>🍄 <a href="https://the-book-of-spores-a-fungal-sff-anthology.pledgebox.com/preorder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>PRE-ORDER </strong><em><strong>THE BOOK OF SPORES</strong></em><strong> ANTHOLOGY</strong></a> 🍄</p><p><strong>OUR SPONSOR:</strong></p><p>A weary warrior. A restless baker. A magical side quest neither of them asked for, but both might need. <strong>FLOUR & FORGE</strong> by Herman Steuernagel is The Hobbit meets The Wizard of Oz in a charming, feel-good fantasy adventure.</p><p>Releasing March 5, 2026 in all formats. Pre-order it <a href="https://hermansteuernagel.com/products/flour-forge" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> in eBook or audiobook.</p><p><strong>SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:</strong></p><p>Thank you Ian Patterson, Herman Steuernagel, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.</p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW:</strong></p><p>- <a href="http://patreon.com/sffaddictspod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a> (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings and more)</p><p>- Rate and review, and share us with your friends</p><p><strong>EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://[email protected]/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://[email protected]/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p><p><strong>ABOUT OUR GUEST:</strong></p><p><strong>Scott Lynch </strong>is the bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard Sequence, including The Lies of Locke Lamora, Red Seas Under Red Skies and The Republic of Thieves.</p><p>Find Scott on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottlynchwriter" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scottlynch78.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001DABSBQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.scottlynch.us/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">his personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>ABOUT OUR HOSTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Adrian M. Gibson</strong> is the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3PHpwtw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mushroom Blues</a>.</p><p>Find Adrian on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adrianmgibson/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a><a href="http://amazon.com/author/adrianmgibson" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a> and <a href="https://adrianmgibson.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">his personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>M.J. Kuhn</strong> is the author of<a href="https://www.amazon.com/M-J-Kuhn/dp/1982142154/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Among Thieves</a> and Thick as Thieves.</p><p>Find M.J. on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mjkuhnbooks/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mjkuhnbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.mjkuhn.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">her personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>Greta Kelly</strong> is the author of <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-queen-of-days-greta-kelly" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Queen of Days</a>, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.</p><p>Find Greta on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gretakkelly/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://gretakkelly.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">her personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/SFFAddicts" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Linktree</a></p><p><strong>MUSIC:</strong></p><p>Intro: "<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Into The Grid</a>" by MellauSFX</p><p>Outro: “<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Galactic Synthwave</a>” by Divion</p><p><strong>AD ATTRIBUTION:</strong></p><p>- Music: "<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-epic-fantasy-438106/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Epic Fantasy</a>" by kornevmusic</p><p>- Video provided by client</p>