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I want to start a fic, but I struggle with dialogue so idk if this is the right place to post this but tips?
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Anonymous 15w

talk to yourself or imagine the conversation in your head

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Anonymous 15w

Talk to yourself - record it

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Anonymous 15w

There’s also a writing yikyak

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 15w

Sorry pressed send too soon but generally read a lot of convos and take note of how they transition. Try to make the dialogue have a purpose (depends on what your fic is about. Obviously if you write crack, the purpose is usually a) funny b) establish characterization c) set up future funnies etc. also, ease drop in people in public, see how people talk naturally and then refine out the er and ums. Listen to a podcast, and get to know who you’re writing. Talk to yourself in the shower

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