Everything Nat Eliason Learned Writing His First Book
How I Write
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Effective Dialogue in Storytelling
Dialogue in storytelling should directly advance the conflict or action in the story by relating to the main character's desire and obstacles. Adversarial elements and tension in dialogue keep it engaging. Redirection in dialogue creates intrigue by introducing unexpected scenarios. Nonverbal responses can be more powerful than simple verbal affirmations or negations, leaving readers wondering and engaged. Every scene should revolve around intention and obstacle, where characters face challenges. Scenes typically end in 'yes -but' or 'no -and' scenarios, where characters either get what they want with consequences or face new obstacles, leading to seamless story transitions.
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