Welcome to an insightful episode diving into the layers of dialogue essential for engaging storytelling in both novels and screenplays. Join me as I discuss the three crucial levels every dialogue should encompass to avoid being on the nose and to keep your audience captivated.
We explore:
1) What’s said: Characters' explicit dialogue, the surface-level words spoken to achieve their immediate goals, big or small.
2) What’s behind what’s said: Delving deeper beneath the spoken words, uncovering the hidden intentions and manipulative nuances within conversations.
3) What’s untold: Beyond the immediate dialogue, discovering the subconscious motivations buried within characters' desires, often unknown even to the characters themselves.
Utilizing an example like "Aren’t I a good friend to you?" we unravel how this seemingly innocent question can harbor multiple layers of meaning. From a straightforward query to a hidden plea for a favor, and ultimately, an expression of the fear of loneliness buried in the character's subconscious.
And after watching, I challenge you to craft your own dialogue lines to explore the hidden depths beyond the spoken words. Share your lines and their multifaceted meanings in the comments below, allowing us all to engage in this enriching writing exercise together.
More importantly, I hope this helps your writing.
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Phil Svitek
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