How can I use dialogue to develop my characters?

How can I use dialogue to develop my characters?

Using dialogue can reveal a lot about your characters' personalities, backgrounds, and motivations. What specific aspects are you focusing on?

I want to show their emotional depth and relationships.

Great! You can use subtext in dialogue to convey emotions. For example, characters might say one thing but mean another, revealing their true feelings.

Can you give me an example of subtext in dialogue?

Sure! Imagine a character saying, 'I’m fine,' while avoiding eye contact. This suggests they are not fine at all, hinting at deeper issues.

That makes sense! How can I make their dialogue sound natural?

To make dialogue sound natural, listen to real conversations, use contractions, and vary sentence lengths. It helps to read it out loud!