Season 57 · Episode 3
S57E3 - Unwritten Communication: Rhythm in Dialogue
September 9, 202411m 56s
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Show Notes
Establishing a rhythm - not the kind used in poetry - in scenes can convey a message of its own to your reader. Within dialogue, it can help with pacing, direct focus to important pieces of information, and tell the reader a lot about the character speaking. When you understand how to use the three main ways to tag out dialogue, you can skillfully direct the reader through scenes and quickly or slowly as you need.