#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 – 352 stories
Write about a character who is incapable of telling even the smallest lie or half-truth.
Character – 80 stories
Stories
“Birds of a Feather” by The-Burrowing-Owl- Author
Submitted to Contest #76
“Empty Encounters” by S.N. Beale
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #76
“Favorite Animals” by David G.
Submitted to Contest #76
“Quiet” by 𝚋𝚕𝚞𝚎 𝚐𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚝💙
Submitted to Contest #76
“Chance of a Life Time” by Jay DMer
Submitted to Contest #76
“Sailing -- The Happy Fits” by Elliot Thomas
Submitted to Contest #76
“Practice Makes Perfect” by Christina Marie
Submitted to Contest #76
“Sleep Well” by JASON PARKER
Submitted to Contest #76
“I Don’t Love You Too” by John K Adams
Submitted to Contest #76
“Odd Bot Out” by Monica D
Submitted to Contest #76
“The Sinners and The Saints” by Kylie Rudolf
Submitted to Contest #76
“'Words' Decoded? ” by Yellow Lemon
Submitted to Contest #76
“What Love Makes You Do” by Black Raven
Submitted to Contest #76
“Max's Intrepid Podcast” by H L McQuaid
Submitted to Contest #76
$50
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793
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Jan 15, 2021 EST
Won by Rinnie Leigh 🏆
Title: Him
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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