Boo’s Writing Tips: Dialogue
Hello fellow writers, Boo here!
So I’ve been told that my dialogues are pretty good and I know some of you struggle with that, I thought I might give you some pointers on that aspect.
How do I achieve realistic dialogues?
Ok, so this is pretty tricky, and it takes a lot of practice. For some, it’ll come naturally with just a few exercises, for others a bit longer. But know that no one is perfect and there is always room for improvement.
One main source of dialogue inspiration that I use are movies, tv shows, and all sorts of audio based media. I think it also helps tremendously that I watch a lot of Korean and Japanese shows where I see the translation at the bottom which becomes engrained in my mind. I pick up speech patterns, specific words, rhythm…etc.
You must be thinking, “Well I can’t study dialogue like that!” It’s all in your subconscious, I promise you. In no time you’ll notice patterns, and rhythms and incorporate everything in your stories without exactly putting a name to it.
2. Roleplay your characters
Do not think of a character who’s speaking as someone that is external. You put yourself in their shoes and they speak. You’re not looking at them, you’re looking at the world through them. Give them the speech pattern you think fits them. Try to play it out. This comes easier for people who have had, or are still, in roleplay.
Literally, read fiction. Like there’s really no other secret to it. I learned a lot from Harry Potter and Percy Jackson so that helped me with my style development. So find some literary work that you’ll enjoy and try to copy it. You’ll find yourself developing your own style the more you work on it.
So this was my little tip post! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to message me via DM or my inbox!
Most importantly, never stop practicing!
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