MORE TIPS FOR WRITERS
Some of the uses of Dialogue
To reveal characterisation--speech should be an extension of the characterisation.
To show the emotions of a character--what's motivating them or their speech.
To indicate thoughts--speaking aloud or sharing thoughts with another character helps consolidate the characterisation.
To convey information--it's a very effective technique that can often replace lengthy descriptions about characters and/or relevant incidents
To inform the reader about time and place and to re-orient the reader following flashback technique, time lapses, etc.
To dramatise relationships between characters--dialogue is one of the most effective ways to do this.
To add drama to conflict situations and make them appear more immediate and urgent.
To build suspense--by having characters reveal secrets, ask questions, probe other characters, etc.
To create humour and pathos--dialogue can also relieve tension and suspense with humour; humour can also be an extension of characterisation; or to create a quality in speech that excites pity or sadness.
To establish a sense of realism and spontaneity-successful dialogue lends authenticity to the narrative.
Source for these tips: Writing For Publication TAFEOTEN
Even More Writing Tips
Start a freewriting journal and write down every day what you hear; what you feel (tactile);
what you taste; what you smell and what you see.
Writers are the greatest at imagining ways of procrastinating.
Use your imagination to write stories instead!
Join a Writers' Group to help with motivation and writing fellowship. If you can't find a group locally, why not start a writing group?
Don't know how to start a writing group?
Round Table Magic -- A workbook for writers and writing groups will show you how to form your own writing group and provides workshops and exercises to challenge and inspire your imagination and creativity.
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