Dialogue can feel like the life of a story, since it's how we see the characters speaking in an active way. Dialogue can build personality, further character relationships, add subtext, and control the pacing of a scene. But, it can take a lot of practice to master the skill! Here are ten simple tips for writing strong dialogue.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:37 Skip the small talk
1:20 The 3 beat rule
2:24 Use action beats
3:34 Don't be afraid of said
4:47 Add variety
5:49 Be careful with exposition
6:49 Use quirks in moderation
7:30 Integrate subtext
8:19 Less is more

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