What’s the trick to writing believable dialogue? Write out the scene the way you hear it in your head. Then read it and find the parts where the characters are saying exactly what you want/need them to say for the sake of narrative clarity (e.g., “I’ve secretly loved you all along, but I’ve been too afraid to tell you”). Cut that part out. See what’s left. You’re probably close.
A slight continuation from #11. This is more of the "show don't tell" part of the equation. When you're really in sync with someone you don't need to hammer on the "things that come next". You can concentrate on the emotionally charged lines that surround the implied next action.
When you're in this kind of groove, it's just about the best feeling in the world. Next to when you actually have the dramatic reveal.
When you're comfortable and good at informing you partner in a scene, using choice specifics, emotional acting, and clear subtext.... remember that subtlety and inference are what make scene not just work, but shine.
When you're in this kind of groove, it's just about the best feeling in the world. Next to when you actually have the dramatic reveal.
When you're comfortable and good at informing you partner in a scene, using choice specifics, emotional acting, and clear subtext.... remember that subtlety and inference are what make scene not just work, but shine.
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