write a dialogue based on profession with 3 characters( should be a three page dialogue)
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I am struggling with something. Lets say 3 characters are holding a conversation how would I display this on the page?
Would I just use:
Owen: "My name is Owen, what's your name?" looking at the other male.
Ted: "My name is Ted, what's your name lady?"
Beth: "My name is Beth. I notice I'm the only female here".
Owen: "Don't worry Beth. It's a fashion show and it's still early. I'm sure more people will turn up."
I don't think you need to specify who is talking to whom in this way.
"My name is Owen. And you are?" He extended his hand to a fellow in the yellow jacket.
"Name's Ted." A woman sat on her own in the next row. Ted touched her elbow. "Fashion shows, huh? No name tags!"
She looked up. "Oh, Beth." She smiled. "Looks like I'm the only woman here!"
"Don't worry, Beth," Owen said. "It's a fashion show and it's still early."
It's pre-10am here, sorry But I think you can move around the speakers without stating explicitly. Actions are important in dialogue.The Paper House (Picador 2016) Longlisted for the Matt Richell Award
Thanks, what if this conversation went on for five minuteThanks, what if this conversation went on for five minutes?As with all dialogue, attribuste it (or give some action that attributes it) where the speaker is unclear. But I don't think you need to keep reidentifying everyone. If three people are having a conversation, chances are they are each talking to both of the others. If they're making a point of singling someone out, there are various ways you can treat that.
"So Ted, what do you do?"
"I love these shows." She narrowed her eyes on Ted. "Don't you?"
etc.
Hopefully, as the conversation goes on, you can develop voices distinct enough to be identified even if the speaker is not stated explicitly.The Paper House (Picador 2016) Longlisted for the Matt Richell Award
The Gulf (Picador 2017)
Foundling (WIP)
Twitter | Blog08-19-2014, 04:37 AM#5Roxxsmom Beastly Fido Join DateOct 2011LocationLost in space. And meaning.Posts16,080 Originally Posted by justlukeyou Hi,
I am struggling with something. Lets say 3 characters are holding a conversation how would I display this on the page?
Would I just use:
Owen: "My name is Owen, what's your name?" looking at the other male.
Ted: "My name is Ted, what's your name lady?"
Beth: "My name is Beth. I notice I'm the only female here".
Owen: "Don't worry Beth. It's a fashion show and it's still early. I'm sure more people will turn up."Are you writing a sceen play or a novel/short story? Because I've never seen dialog handled this way in prose fiction.
If it's for a novel or short story, pick up a novel and short story to see how dialog is handled. If it's a screenplay, I wouldn't know, never having read one. But I definitely would read some before I tried to write one Last edited by Roxxsmom; 08-19-2014 at 04:44 AM.Please excuse me, I was raised by wolves.
My twitter - My FB - My blog08-19-2014, 07:16 AM#6blacbird practical experience, FTW Join DateMar 2005LocationThe right earlobe of North AmericaPosts35,947What's been said, plus: Continuing to mention character's names inside the dialogue comes off as really stilted and artificial. People generally don't talk the way they do in your example.
cawLight thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it.
-- Terry Pratchett08-19-2014, 07:58 AM#7Roxxsmom Beastly Fido Join DateOct 2011LocationLost in space. And meaning.Posts16,080Here are links to some articles about writing dialog.
What is dialogue?
Punctuation in dialogue.
Use and misuse of dialogue tags
Bad dialogue
25 things you should know about dialog My debut epic fantasy, Empire of Chains08-19-2014, 08:40 AM#9Osulagh Independent fluffy puppy. Join DateSep 2013LocationMy dog house.Posts1,488In most conversations that I have been in, there's typically one person leading, another person reflecting, and the others are waiting their turns. It's not like they all take equal turns. When the others add in, they are either leaders or reflectors.
I am struggling with something. Lets say 3 characters are holding a conversation how would I display this on the page?
Would I just use:
Owen: "My name is Owen, what's your name?" looking at the other male.
Ted: "My name is Ted, what's your name lady?"
Beth: "My name is Beth. I notice I'm the only female here".
Owen: "Don't worry Beth. It's a fashion show and it's still early. I'm sure more people will turn up."
I am struggling with something. Lets say 3 characters are holding a conversation how would I display this on the page?
Would I just use:
Owen: "My name is Owen, what's your name?" looking at the other male.
Ted: "My name is Ted, what's your name lady?"
Beth: "My name is Beth. I notice I'm the only female here".
Owen: "Don't worry Beth. It's a fashion show and it's still early. I'm sure more people will turn up."
I don't think you need to specify who is talking to whom in this way.
"My name is Owen. And you are?" He extended his hand to a fellow in the yellow jacket.
"Name's Ted." A woman sat on her own in the next row. Ted touched her elbow. "Fashion shows, huh? No name tags!"
She looked up. "Oh, Beth." She smiled. "Looks like I'm the only woman here!"
"Don't worry, Beth," Owen said. "It's a fashion show and it's still early."
It's pre-10am here, sorry But I think you can move around the speakers without stating explicitly. Actions are important in dialogue.The Paper House (Picador 2016) Longlisted for the Matt Richell Award
Thanks, what if this conversation went on for five minuteThanks, what if this conversation went on for five minutes?As with all dialogue, attribuste it (or give some action that attributes it) where the speaker is unclear. But I don't think you need to keep reidentifying everyone. If three people are having a conversation, chances are they are each talking to both of the others. If they're making a point of singling someone out, there are various ways you can treat that.
"So Ted, what do you do?"
"I love these shows." She narrowed her eyes on Ted. "Don't you?"
etc.
Hopefully, as the conversation goes on, you can develop voices distinct enough to be identified even if the speaker is not stated explicitly.The Paper House (Picador 2016) Longlisted for the Matt Richell Award
The Gulf (Picador 2017)
Foundling (WIP)
Twitter | Blog08-19-2014, 04:37 AM#5Roxxsmom Beastly Fido Join DateOct 2011LocationLost in space. And meaning.Posts16,080 Originally Posted by justlukeyou Hi,
I am struggling with something. Lets say 3 characters are holding a conversation how would I display this on the page?
Would I just use:
Owen: "My name is Owen, what's your name?" looking at the other male.
Ted: "My name is Ted, what's your name lady?"
Beth: "My name is Beth. I notice I'm the only female here".
Owen: "Don't worry Beth. It's a fashion show and it's still early. I'm sure more people will turn up."Are you writing a sceen play or a novel/short story? Because I've never seen dialog handled this way in prose fiction.
If it's for a novel or short story, pick up a novel and short story to see how dialog is handled. If it's a screenplay, I wouldn't know, never having read one. But I definitely would read some before I tried to write one Last edited by Roxxsmom; 08-19-2014 at 04:44 AM.Please excuse me, I was raised by wolves.
My twitter - My FB - My blog08-19-2014, 07:16 AM#6blacbird practical experience, FTW Join DateMar 2005LocationThe right earlobe of North AmericaPosts35,947What's been said, plus: Continuing to mention character's names inside the dialogue comes off as really stilted and artificial. People generally don't talk the way they do in your example.
cawLight thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it.
-- Terry Pratchett08-19-2014, 07:58 AM#7Roxxsmom Beastly Fido Join DateOct 2011LocationLost in space. And meaning.Posts16,080Here are links to some articles about writing dialog.
What is dialogue?
Punctuation in dialogue.
Use and misuse of dialogue tags
Bad dialogue
25 things you should know about dialog My debut epic fantasy, Empire of Chains08-19-2014, 08:40 AM#9Osulagh Independent fluffy puppy. Join DateSep 2013LocationMy dog house.Posts1,488In most conversations that I have been in, there's typically one person leading, another person reflecting, and the others are waiting their turns. It's not like they all take equal turns. When the others add in, they are either leaders or reflectors.
I am struggling with something. Lets say 3 characters are holding a conversation how would I display this on the page?
Would I just use:
Owen: "My name is Owen, what's your name?" looking at the other male.
Ted: "My name is Ted, what's your name lady?"
Beth: "My name is Beth. I notice I'm the only female here".
Owen: "Don't worry Beth. It's a fashion show and it's still early. I'm sure more people will turn up."
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