Master Yoda says, "When other-than-English your character's first language is, speak this way, they should not!"

So how can you be respectful, accurate, effective, and avoid embarrassing your well-intentioned self when creating dialogue for people (or other critters) whose first language is not English? This live online session with professional linguist Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen will give you an introduction to writing dialogue with a twist - either an accent from a real Earth language or something alien. Improve our craft, she will! Join us, you must!

Please note: you DO NOT need a Google account, webcam, or microphone to participate in this event. You DO need speakers or headphones to hear with, and you must provide your email address when you RSVP, so that we can send you the link to join. We will open the chat room one hour ahead of the event (1 PM Central), so that everyone has time to work out any technology kinks before go-time.

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