EPISODE · Jun 16, 2021 · 11 MIN
#53: How to Write Dialogue That Sounds Natural
from Writer Unleashed · host Nanci Panuccio
Story dialogue is not the same as real-life dialogue. It's shaped with intention, word by word. Even so, we should pay attention to the nuances and the rhythm of real-life conversations.We want to be looking for the ways people don’t listen to one another. The ways we dance around hard truths.In today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll explore how to bring tension into your dialogue by focusing on the thing your characters don't want to say or hear.We'll explore:Our natural urge to evade difficult conversations An example of dialogue with no tensionAn example of dialogue with tensionand a writing exercise to drive it all homeAlso listen to:Episode 52: The Number One Mistake Writers Make With DialogueStructure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Grab your FREE Worksheet here.
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Story dialogue is not the same as real-life dialogue. It's shaped with intention, word by word. Even so, we should pay attention to the nuances and the rhythm of real-life conversations. We want to be looking for the ways people don’t listen to one another. The ways we dance around hard truths. In today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll explore how to bring tension into your dialogue by focusing on the thing your characters don't want to say or hear. We'll explore: Our natural urge ...
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