Screenwriting Tips Related To Characterization And Dialogue

By Linda Moore


One of the most important aspects when writing for the screen is that of dialogue between the characters. At least, that is what a number of writers in Hollywood have to say when it comes to screenwriting tips. For, the right dialogue can take a minor concept and create a major plot.

Whether a conversation over breakfast, lunch or dinner, these scenes can add a great deal to the overall story. Whereas, issues such as lonely housewives, real estate salesmen, and teenage pregnancies often peak interest. As such, all of these and similar topics provide for great plots and story lines.

Writers can take suspense a great deal further by using these concepts. For example, an FBI agent confiding in a suspect that one has committed the same or similar crimes. When it comes to retributive justice, the Showtime series Dexter is a good example. Whereas, using superheroes in an act of saving a girl, a plane or the world can often be even more suspenseful.

Dialogue and characterization are often the two aspects used when attempting to tie loose ends of a story together. In doing so, it is important that writers assure that all conversations have come full circle. Otherwise, the dialogue and context can often become confusing in the middle of the story.

While there are several secrets every screenwriter might want to use when writing a screenplay, those related to dialogue are often the most important. For, characterization and dialogue often provide the most information with regards to story and plot. As such, it is important to keep conversations between characters short and to the point.

While this is the case, it is important that the writer edit out any unnecessary dialogue between characters and proof the script to assure all loose ends have been attended to. Otherwise, it can often be difficult to pass an initial review by an agent or studio. Whereas, if everything is in order with exciting characters, story and plot, a script is more likely to advance to a director whom might be interested in converting the script into a film.

Other tips include, noting whether or not dialogue adds anything to the plot. If not, then it can often be good to edit out the information. Whereas, it is important when doing so, to assure integral parts of the story remain. Otherwise, the story can often become confusing and loose interest.

By using characterization and the right amount of dialogue, action, suspense and reaction, a writer can enhance the ongoing dialogue between characters. At the same time, it is important that just enough dialogue be used so that the audience relates to the characters, plot and story. After which, by using these and other tips, those working in Hollywood will often be more eager to share the script with others.




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