Dialogue refers to spoken lines in a story.
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I’ve used very little dialogue in my writing up till now. Dialogue feels quite daunting. Perhaps because I often feel self-conscious in conversation in my daily life? I’ve always been very impressed by other writers that seem to have mastered dialogue that flows naturally yet also advances the story well. It’s certainly a skill set that is worth developing as a writer, though, so here I go.
Unspoken Verse
Write a verse, she said, compare me to a flower.
Like a thorny rose? I ask silently. The perfect combination of strength and beauty? Stained by the bloody fingerprints of those that didn’t handle you with care? Watered by the tears they shed when they realized the’ll never embrace you without fear?
Write a verse, she said, A love poem will do.
About you? I ask silently. The woman that has taught me that love is forever? Like an enduring stone, heavy with no way to escape from under it’s suffocating weight? A lifetime affair of gasping for air?
Write a verse, she said.
Shall I compare you to this knotted rope? I ask silently. Enwrapping me as I teeter upon the edge of this chair? It’s itchy rough texture urging me on? And the bright shiny stars I see when it suddenly tightens?
Write a verse, she said.
Will this do? I ask silently, Will this do?
That will do, she said. That will do.
Well that was dark! I do find it interesting that I chose a ‘silent’ dialogue in this piece. I guess it feels more akin to the self-talking that I do in my mind vs. the social conversation that I have anxiety about.
I do think I will explore more use of dialogue in my writing moving forward. It allows me to introduce different points of view.
Be well,
Monty’s Blahg 
“Well that was dark! I do find it interesting that I chose a ‘silent’ dialogue in this piece.” Monty explained. “I guess it feels more akin to the self-talking that I do in my mind vs. the social conversation that I have anxiety about.” He stated to his readers. “Monty, you do write dialogue – in every post!!” (she pointed out.) “You are very good about commenting on your motivations and letting us know how you think and feel!” She exclaimed. “The poems are a wonderful window into your world too.” She added. In reply Monty said, “I do think I will explore more use of dialogue in my writing moving forward. It allows me to introduce different points of view.” She nodded in approval.
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Wow. That is an amazingly effective lesson on dialogue. The fact that you took my own material and turned it into dialogue so smoothly is impressive. Thanks for showing (vs. only telling) — very helpful!
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