by PassKey Publishing | Apr 17, 2025 | Dialogue, Editing, Writing Craft
As you probably noticed, in this post’s title, I put “overcoming” in quotation marks. Why? Because I think this idea of overcoming fear is not actually that helpful. I think this notion causes us to redirect our energy. Not to sound like a downer, but I don’t believe...
by PassKey Publishing | Apr 17, 2025 | Dialogue, Editing, Writing Craft
As we conclude our series on dialogue, this article’s focus is on one of the most nuanced aspects of writing: using subtext. Subtext enriches your narrative, offering depth and complexity that engage readers on a deeper level. The Power of Subtext Subtext is the...
by PassKey Publishing | Feb 13, 2025 | Dialogue, Editing, Writing Craft
Welcome back to our series on mastering dialogue! Today, we’re going to focus on the importance of keeping dialogue concise to maintain reader engagement and ensure a dynamic narrative pace. Why Conciseness Matters in Dialogue Concise dialogue is key to keeping your...
by PassKey Publishing | Feb 13, 2025 | Dialogue, Editing, Writing Craft
Welcome back to our dialogue series! We’ve already discussed how to skip the pleasantries while keeping your characters’ conversations realistic and purposeful. Today, we’re going to focus on a critical aspect of dialogue that can truly bring your characters to life:...
by PassKey Publishing | Dec 17, 2024 | Dialogue, Editing, Writing Craft
Welcome back to our dialogue series! In our last posts, we discussed the importance of skipping pleasantries and provided an overview of effective dialogue guidelines. Today, we’ll dive into the balance between realism and purpose in dialogue writing, which is crucial...
