Using Dialogue to Create Dimensional Characters

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:

So last time we talked about the basics in regards to dialogue and once we grasp the fundamentals—like proper punctuation—we then can focus more on elements of style. How wedeliver the dialogue.

We can tella lot about people by the way they speak. What people say or don’t say speaks volumes. As the writer, it is our job to understand our characters and to know who they are and how they think. We have to master the art of empathy. If we don’t, our di...