Here’s part five in my writing dialogue series. If you missed part one, click here. For part two, click here. For part three, you’ll find it here and for part four, here.
Now for part five:
If you’re using lots of dialogue, add in some action. What are the characters doing as they’re saying their words? This helps the reader to picture the characters. Together with the words of dialogue, it also helps to push the story forward e.g.:
“Craig,” she reached out, her warm hands patting his flyaway hair, “I have to go.”
“No, you don’t. Stay,” his gnarled hands gripped her sweater and he pulled her to him.
“Get off me. Now!” She yanked his hands away, watching as his face fell, tears in her eyes.
“Anne?”
“I’m sorry,” she whispered and ran from the room, “so sorry.”
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Esther Chilton 
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