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How do we handle pauses in a dialogue?
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How do we handle pauses in a dialogue?
Let's say that character A speaks and then after a pause character A speaks again. How should we separate the two moments, should we write two lines of dialogues or should we cut the two lines of dialogues with a brief description?
For example:
"Was the computer software hacked?"
"No, it was a bug caused by legacy software. Any other question?"
"No? Ok, see you on Thursday."
"Bye"
Bolded parts represent lines spoken by the same person.
creative-writing dialogue
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How do we handle pauses in a dialogue?
Let's say that character A speaks and then after a pause character A speaks again. How should we separate the two moments, should we write two lines of dialogues or should we cut the two lines of dialogues with a brief description?
For example:
"Was the computer software hacked?"
"No, it was a bug caused by legacy software. Any other question?"
"No? Ok, see you on Thursday."
"Bye"
Bolded parts represent lines spoken by the same person.
creative-writing dialogue
asked 8 hours ago
blackbirdblackbird
6243 silver badges12 bronze badges
I upvoted the correct (accepted) answer, however I would also like to point out that a closing quote followed by an opening quote in a new paragraph is taken to mean that another speaker has begun speaking. To continue speech in a new paragraph without changing speakers, leave the closing quote off of the end of all but the last paragraph.
– Dúthomhas
13 mins ago
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How do we handle pauses in a dialogue?
Let's say that character A speaks and then after a pause character A speaks again. How should we separate the two moments, should we write two lines of dialogues or should we cut the two lines of dialogues with a brief description?
For example:
"Was the computer software hacked?"
"No, it was a bug caused by legacy software. Any other question?"
"No? Ok, see you on Thursday."
"Bye"
Bolded parts represent lines spoken by the same person.
creative-writing dialogue
asked 8 hours ago
blackbirdblackbird
6243 silver badges12 bronze badges
How do we handle pauses in a dialogue?
Let's say that character A speaks and then after a pause character A speaks again. How should we separate the two moments, should we write two lines of dialogues or should we cut the two lines of dialogues with a brief description?
For example:
"Was the computer software hacked?"
"No, it was a bug caused by legacy software. Any other question?"
"No? Ok, see you on Thursday."
"Bye"
Bolded parts represent lines spoken by the same person.
creative-writing dialogue
creative-writing dialogue
asked 8 hours ago
blackbirdblackbird
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asked 8 hours ago
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asked 8 hours ago
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I upvoted the correct (accepted) answer, however I would also like to point out that a closing quote followed by an opening quote in a new paragraph is taken to mean that another speaker has begun speaking. To continue speech in a new paragraph without changing speakers, leave the closing quote off of the end of all but the last paragraph.
– Dúthomhas
13 mins ago
add a comment |
I upvoted the correct (accepted) answer, however I would also like to point out that a closing quote followed by an opening quote in a new paragraph is taken to mean that another speaker has begun speaking. To continue speech in a new paragraph without changing speakers, leave the closing quote off of the end of all but the last paragraph.
– Dúthomhas
13 mins ago
I upvoted the correct (accepted) answer, however I would also like to point out that a closing quote followed by an opening quote in a new paragraph is taken to mean that another speaker has begun speaking. To continue speech in a new paragraph without changing speakers, leave the closing quote off of the end of all but the last paragraph.
– Dúthomhas
13 mins ago
I upvoted the correct (accepted) answer, however I would also like to point out that a closing quote followed by an opening quote in a new paragraph is taken to mean that another speaker has begun speaking. To continue speech in a new paragraph without changing speakers, leave the closing quote off of the end of all but the last paragraph.
– Dúthomhas
13 mins ago
add a comment |
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You indicate pauses with action, even mentioning the pause. (Or, as Cyn says in comment, with other exposition or thoughts).
Chad said, "Was the computer software hacked?"
Bryce shook his head. "No, it was a bug caused by legacy software. Any other question?"
Bryce waited for somebody to answer, but everyone averted their eyes, or looked at the wall clock.
"No? Okay, see you on Thursday."
Noise filled the room as students gathered their books and belongings, and began to wander into the hall. He waited for Alice to pass, his star pupil. She caught his eye.
She said, "Bye."
Bryce smiled and nodded to her.
answered 7 hours ago
AmadeusAmadeus
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There's really no other answer than this one. Though instead of action you can put in the character's thoughts, another character's thoughts, or description. But action is usually better.
– Cyn
7 hours ago
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You indicate pauses with action, even mentioning the pause. (Or, as Cyn says in comment, with other exposition or thoughts).
Chad said, "Was the computer software hacked?"
Bryce shook his head. "No, it was a bug caused by legacy software. Any other question?"
Bryce waited for somebody to answer, but everyone averted their eyes, or looked at the wall clock.
"No? Okay, see you on Thursday."
Noise filled the room as students gathered their books and belongings, and began to wander into the hall. He waited for Alice to pass, his star pupil. She caught his eye.
She said, "Bye."
Bryce smiled and nodded to her.
answered 7 hours ago
AmadeusAmadeus
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There's really no other answer than this one. Though instead of action you can put in the character's thoughts, another character's thoughts, or description. But action is usually better.
– Cyn
7 hours ago
add a comment |
You indicate pauses with action, even mentioning the pause. (Or, as Cyn says in comment, with other exposition or thoughts).
Chad said, "Was the computer software hacked?"
Bryce shook his head. "No, it was a bug caused by legacy software. Any other question?"
Bryce waited for somebody to answer, but everyone averted their eyes, or looked at the wall clock.
"No? Okay, see you on Thursday."
Noise filled the room as students gathered their books and belongings, and began to wander into the hall. He waited for Alice to pass, his star pupil. She caught his eye.
She said, "Bye."
Bryce smiled and nodded to her.
answered 7 hours ago
AmadeusAmadeus
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There's really no other answer than this one. Though instead of action you can put in the character's thoughts, another character's thoughts, or description. But action is usually better.
– Cyn
7 hours ago
add a comment |
You indicate pauses with action, even mentioning the pause. (Or, as Cyn says in comment, with other exposition or thoughts).
Chad said, "Was the computer software hacked?"
Bryce shook his head. "No, it was a bug caused by legacy software. Any other question?"
Bryce waited for somebody to answer, but everyone averted their eyes, or looked at the wall clock.
"No? Okay, see you on Thursday."
Noise filled the room as students gathered their books and belongings, and began to wander into the hall. He waited for Alice to pass, his star pupil. She caught his eye.
She said, "Bye."
Bryce smiled and nodded to her.
answered 7 hours ago
AmadeusAmadeus
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You indicate pauses with action, even mentioning the pause. (Or, as Cyn says in comment, with other exposition or thoughts).
Chad said, "Was the computer software hacked?"
Bryce shook his head. "No, it was a bug caused by legacy software. Any other question?"
Bryce waited for somebody to answer, but everyone averted their eyes, or looked at the wall clock.
"No? Okay, see you on Thursday."
Noise filled the room as students gathered their books and belongings, and began to wander into the hall. He waited for Alice to pass, his star pupil. She caught his eye.
She said, "Bye."
Bryce smiled and nodded to her.
answered 7 hours ago
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There's really no other answer than this one. Though instead of action you can put in the character's thoughts, another character's thoughts, or description. But action is usually better.
– Cyn
7 hours ago
add a comment |
There's really no other answer than this one. Though instead of action you can put in the character's thoughts, another character's thoughts, or description. But action is usually better.
– Cyn
7 hours ago
There's really no other answer than this one. Though instead of action you can put in the character's thoughts, another character's thoughts, or description. But action is usually better.
– Cyn
7 hours ago
There's really no other answer than this one. Though instead of action you can put in the character's thoughts, another character's thoughts, or description. But action is usually better.
– Cyn
7 hours ago
add a comment |
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I upvoted the correct (accepted) answer, however I would also like to point out that a closing quote followed by an opening quote in a new paragraph is taken to mean that another speaker has begun speaking. To continue speech in a new paragraph without changing speakers, leave the closing quote off of the end of all but the last paragraph.
– Dúthomhas
13 mins ago