Dialogue, though, is that one area in which both casual viewers and cinephiles know what is good, bad, and…fine. With that in mind, here are some ways you can take your dialogue to the next level.

Ultimately, mastering dialogue is about finding the sweet spot between artistry and authenticity. It’s about creating conversations that feel real while serving the needs of your story.

The dialogue you’ve written is no exception to the rule that while writing a novel, all paths eventually lead back to The Edit. Thus, a “less is more” approach to editing your manuscript ...

The challenges of writing dialogue that's both fun and functional, and how dev tools can lead to better writing. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...

When my teenage son picked up “Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing” (Morrow, 96 pp., $14.95), it fell open to Rule 3: “Never use a verb other than ‘said’ to carry dialogue.” “I ...

In monthly face-to-face meetings and a multiday residency, we provide strategic guidance to (1) reflect on and work toward professional writing goals, (2) encourage dialogue about the challenges of ...

Cubes Entertainments has officially announced that acclaimed writer Unni R will pen the dialogues for Kattalan, its next big ...

With dialogue, specific punctuation is needed. Most often, commas and periods go within the quotation marks, but there are some forms of punctuation and examples that go outside of the quotation marks ...