| Learning to write a good dialogue is a crucial part | | | | only read like real speech. A dialogue in a novel |
| of learning how to write a good novel. Many | | | | should not follow the actual pattern of real |
| writers mistakenly think that writing a dialogue is a | | | | speech. Include only the most relevant parts and |
| simple task. It is simple to put words in speech | | | | get rid of the filter words.o Avoid providing too |
| marks and include speech tags. It however takes | | | | much information in the dialogue.o Interrupt the |
| careful thought and practice to write a dialogue | | | | dialogue with actions. The inclusion of descriptions |
| that will hold the interest of a reader. A realistic | | | | of actions taking place in the physical world will |
| dialogue if used well can be a very powerful tool | | | | help capture the reader's attention.o Avoid |
| in the writing of a novel. The following tips will help | | | | overusing speech tags. The readers will not be |
| you in the writing of a realistic dialogue, an | | | | impressed by the many different ways you |
| important part of learning how to write a good | | | | thought up of saying 'he said'.o Avoid using |
| novel.o Listen to other people as they talk. Listen | | | | profane language and slang. This may put off |
| to the natural speech patterns of conversations | | | | some readers. |
| around you. This will help you develop an ear for | | | | As you learn how to write a good novel you will |
| natural dialogue. Listen to the expressions people | | | | find that dialogues are a good way to draw |
| use in their speech and in music.o Read other | | | | readers into the story and help them understand |
| novels in the same genre as that you are planning | | | | the theme and plot. Take the time to learn how |
| to write. Note that the dialogues in these books | | | | to use this powerful tool properly. |