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Building authentic dialogue from "summary" of Storytelling for dummies by Andrea Fontana
Building authentic dialogue involves creating conversations between characters that feel genuine and true to life. This means paying attention to the way people actually speak, including their tone, word choice, and mannerisms. By crafting dialogue that is authentic, you can draw readers into the story and make them feel as though they are eavesdropping on a real conversation. One key aspect of building authentic dialogue is capturing the unique voices of your characters. Each character should have their own way of speaking that reflects their personality, background, and motivations. This can involve using specific dialects, slang, or speech patterns to differentiate between characters and make them feel more real and three-dimensional. Another important element of authentic dialogue is ensuring that it serves a purpose in the story. Dialogue should not just be filler or ex...
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