January 18, 2011 · 10:01 am
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Speech Versus Dialogue

Excellent Dialogue; A Dubious Seduction Strategy

Real speech deals with whole-wheat crackers. That’s what it’s for. Dialogue deals with whole-wheat crackers only if those crackers tell a secret—if they reveal something about the character speaking.

Brilliant.

Thanks to the always-sharp Maud Newton for that via Twitter.

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