#76: He Said, She Said
Is there anything more satisfying for a writer than that moment your characters suddenly come alive in your mind? For me, this often comes in the form of a conversation — I know I finally understand them when they start talking to each other without any effort on my part.
From witty banter to subtle conversations packed with unspoken threats, there’s so many ways dialogue can drive a story forward. As you craft your stories this week, really think about what your dialogue is saying about your characters. What are they willing to admit to each other, and what are they trying to keep hidden?
And in case you need a little help crafting the perfect retort, here’s a few resources to get your characters talking:
This week's prompts
Write a story told exclusively through dialogue.
Dialogue – 349 stories
Write about a character who is incapable of telling even the smallest lie or half-truth.
Character – 80 stories
Stories
“The smoking area” by Will Lewis
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“The Butterfly Effect” by Emma Lenkov
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“Anybody Famous?” by Daniel Norton
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“Alone.” by Abigail Klingenberg
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“Better Than Last Time” by Louise Hughes
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“WE SHALL OVERCOME” by Mousumi Biswas
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“Akita Fugu” by C. C.
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“BLUE MADNESS” by Hebert Poll Gutierrez
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“Beautiful Revenge” by R K
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“But the Curtains” by Klara Worlitz
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“A Day in the Life of Death” by Clo Cramutola
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“A Place for Waiting” by Paige Duffy
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“Undignified Youths” by Patriarch Okoroafo
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“Game” by Esther Salami
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“ THE QUOTIDIAN STRUGGLE” by G. K.
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Ended on 23:59 - Jan 15, 2021 EST
Won by Rinnie Leigh 🏆
Title: Him
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