I like to read dialogue aloud to ensure I've got the rhythm right and that I don't trip over any words. (The latter is surprisingly easy to do). If when I read dialogue out loud, it flows nicely, fine. I've often found reading dialogue out has shown up when I've been too verbose. And I've learned to keep my dialogue short, sweet and simple. (It's easy to read, sounds more natural when read out loud, and cuts the word count).
I enjoy writing dialogue for my characters. I suppose there is a "playing God" element here in that I am literally putting words into my characters' mouths but, for me, characters don't really come to life on the page until they start talking. And it is that element I'm really keen on. Once I know the characters have come to life, then I know the story will take off.
I like to read dialogue aloud to ensure I've got the rhythm right and that I don't trip over any words. (The latter is surprisingly easy to do). If when I read dialogue out loud, it flows nicely, fine. I've often found reading dialogue out has shown up when I've been too verbose. And I've learned to keep my dialogue short, sweet and simple. (It's easy to read, sounds more natural when read out loud, and cuts the word count).
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