Dialogue 101: Using dialogue tags vs action tags
How do you show who’s speaking in dialogue? When do you use ‘she said’? When do you not? How else can you show a person’s emotions or … Read More
7 dialogue rules for writing fantastic conversations
Dialogue rules aren’t set in stone but help us create believable characters who have distinct, memorable voices. The best dialogue gives insights into characters and their motivations. Getting … Read More
Realistic dialogue: Creating characters’ speech patterns
Realistic dialogue moves stories along. When you give each character an interesting voice and persona, it’s a joy to read their conversations. Varied, entertaining speech takes readers … Read More
Writing tense dialogue: 5 ways to add arresting tension
Writing tense dialogue is effective in making characters’ conversations interesting. When every exchange is a pleasantry or obvious observation, dialogue doesn’t do the work it can to … Read More