Aleksandra
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Emma Chase:
Hi Emma! I was wondering whether you have any advice on how to create witty dialogue between your characters that flows well?
Emma Chase
Hi Aleksandra,
- Revise, revise, revise! Some of my best/funniest lines don't come to me until I've revised a scene many times.
- Also, especially with comedy/witty banter, timing is important so you want to make sure the dialogue tags and inner character thoughts compliment the tone and timing of the conversation - not slow it down or go off track.
- Finally, read the dialogue out loud. Make sure it sounds the way people actually talk. I find this incredibly helpful.
Best,
Emma :)
- Revise, revise, revise! Some of my best/funniest lines don't come to me until I've revised a scene many times.
- Also, especially with comedy/witty banter, timing is important so you want to make sure the dialogue tags and inner character thoughts compliment the tone and timing of the conversation - not slow it down or go off track.
- Finally, read the dialogue out loud. Make sure it sounds the way people actually talk. I find this incredibly helpful.
Best,
Emma :)
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