When it comes to writing screenplays, dialogue is what brings a film to life. Story, character… suspense, creating meaning through dialogue can take your script to the next level. Mastering the art of writing a good dialogue can be the
How to Write Overlapping Dialogue in a Screenplay
Can you remember a scene in a movie where the characters are talking over each other? It doesn’t happen a lot but when it’s used effectively, it can lead to memorable and even magical movie moments. Overlapping dialogue is a
Writing Natural Dialogue…
Somehow keyboards have become the predominant way of creating text. We had them on typewriters, we have them on notebooks and even our smartphones emulate them. Just think about it… the configuration of keys, the idea that instead of handwriting
Dialogue: Sparse, Overload and Everything In-Between
When it comes to cinema, there’s a broad range of possibilities when conveying your story through dialogue and scripting. In the age of silent movies, screen titles would relay the dialogue, meaning the only way they could communicate the spoken