San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/10/2014 -- One of the biggest challenges screenwriters have when learning how to write a script for the first time is dealing with the matter of dialogue. No screenwriting topic illicits quite as much dread -- and frustration -- as figuring out what characters should say, and how to say.

In his new book, "How to Write a Script With Dialogue That Doesn't Suck," former Hollywood script reader, Michael Rogan, attempts to dispel many mistaken notions screenwriters have about dialogue.

"Most screenwriters 'think' they suck at dialogue because they're trying to 'write' it. Instead, they need to learn how to 'talk' their dialogue on paper," says Rogan. "Once they can tap into their own rhythm of speech, they usually find it much easier to get into the rhythm of how other characters talk."

Rogan provides a myriad of different strategies screenwriters can use to capture more realistic speech. Such as writing with a partner, using voice-recognition software, recording popular movies and listening to them over and over. ("What else are you gonna do, listen to sports talk radio again?")

But Rogan thinks the most important strategy of all is to just start eavesdropping on every conversation you can. "People have a ton of different rhythms and ways they communicate," says Rogan. "Try to find the disconnect between what they're saying, and how they're trying to get what they want."

"And if you keep listening to others, you'll find not only does your dialogue improve...but your stories become more amazing than you could ever dream of."

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