WRITE OR WRONG: “Write dialogue the way people really talk”

“Write dialogue the way people really talk.” Some writers swear by recording real conversations. Others stylize the shit out of every line. But which approach actually makes dialogue feel real? And what does the research have to say about it? This week, we're putting another piece of screenwriting wisdom to the test. Prefer to read? Full written version here. --- Every Sunday, I take apart a great scene or a piece of writing advice to see what psychological mechanism actually makes it work — and what’s just writers’ folklore. Steal what survives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gameswritersplay.substack.com