Characters and speech: A tutorial
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Dialogue: Thoughts on developing character speech

Character development is crucial in the creation process of any story. Poor character development can make even the most interesting idea seem bland and unnoticeable. On the other hand, good character development can bring a new twist to the most cliché of stories.

A character is developed through action, reaction and speech. Though all are important in creating a believable character, this tutorial will focus on the speech portion of character creation/development.

Sections:
  • Vocabulary
  • Accents
  • Colloquialism
  • Dynamic Dialogue
  • Inner Monologue
Vocabulary:

Accents:

Colloquialism:

Dynamic Dialogue:

Inner Monologue:

Conclusion:
I hope that this tutorial will help make your writing experience more enjoyable. If you have any questions or suggestions, comments are welcome!
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