So, hello, my beautiful people, This is writer_tee and I'm back with another new branch of our wildflower, which you can see in the title. 

And, yes, I am still alive, but I am immersed in intense work in the outside world—not out of it, but in my personal life. I do not want to waste time explaining why I have not updated any of my Wildflower or book chapters. I will be discussing them in the upcoming chapter, "Thoughts," which is also another word for rant for my reader—again, for my reader—because they only understand what I mean. *Happy tears because I have such an understanding reader*.

Today's topics are dialogue and character interaction, so after we finish our plot plan and character sketches for development, we will begin our story with some key elements such as setting and world-building, which will be discussed later.

For now, let us take a look at the main aspect of writing, which has the power to make a slow-paced story more interesting and a fast-paced story boring. The main element that can make our story into a piece of cringe (sorry if it is rude, but) is dialogue.

 Yes, a dialogue has such power; it will make you smile, blush, cry and, don't forget, sometimes make you cringe. Dialogue holds the power of story, which is used for the interaction of characters. 

We cannot write a story like she came and he met; they talked, right! we need to know how the interaction has progressed between them throughout the conversation and this conversation is known as dialogue.

It's like a bridge, not only for character but also for writer - writer and writer-reader.

You get doubts, like, how can a dialogue act as a bridge between writer and writer?  
My reply to that question is, The first reader of your book is you yourself. That's why you should write like readers and read like writers.

 Then you can understand how a dialogue can act like a bridge to the writer themselves.  

So, let's see how dialogue works in character interaction and how to use it.
Side note: Guys, I'm not professional writer but I have confidence that I can guide with my experience and research for beginner writers, so if you feel bored about this, you can skip

back to the topic 

Writing dialogue is an art form, much like the strokes of a painter's brush on canvas, too Give an idea of the character of the story through the dialogue.  

It helps to characterise the character, forward the plot, and create emotional engagement between the character and reader, which may  make them fall  in love with that character or hate or sympathise with the character. 

And writing a dialogue is not a piece of cake; it should have some elements, like

Authenticity 

A dialogue should sound natural and reflect how real people speak. 

Slangs (like:-  "lit" (exciting or excellent), "chill" (relaxed), "bae" (a term of endearment for a romantic partner), and "woke" (aware of social and political issues))

 colloquialisms (likegonna" (going to), "wanna" (want to), "ain't" (am not/is not/are not), "y'all" (you all), and "buck" (dollar))

and contractions (like:- "Can't" instead of "cannot," "I'm" instead of "I am," "You're" instead of "you are," "They've" instead of "they have")

 which can help to give  a more genuine touch.

Also, when writing dialogue, consider the characters' backgrounds, personalities, and relationships. Every character should have a unique voice and speech pattern.

 Clarity, Maintain a clear and concise dialogue, avoiding excessive repetition or verbosity.

for example 

Original: I'm really sorry, but I wanted to apologise for my behaviour yesterday. I know I shouldn't have said those things, and I feel really bad about it. I hope you can forgive me."

better: I apologise for my behaviour yesterday. I shouldn't have said those things. Can you forgive me?"

The original dialogue is shown here, which is less direct and more difficult to follow due to its needless repetition and verbosity. However, the improved version skips unnecessary words and gets right to the point, conveying the same information in a clearer, more concise manner. This increases the message's clarity and impact.

also use dialogue tags (e.g., "said," "asked") and action beats to identify speech and provide context for the speaker.

For example, take  the original dialogue : "I can't believe you did that," she said angrily.

improvised with action beats: She slammed her fist on the table. "I can't believe you did that," she said, her voice trembling with anger.

The action beat "She slammed her fist on the table" in this improvised version conveys the character's rage through her physical actions and gives visual and emotional context to the dialogue. It adds depth to the scene and the character's mental state.

 Purpose: Every dialogue line should have a purpose, be it to further the plot, expose character motivations, emote, or give background information . 

Avoid direct and straightforward communication when conveying facts or emotions. Instead, employ tone, implication, and nonverbal cues to subtly convey underlying messages.

for example
Blunt: "I don't want to talk to you."
Indirect and subtle: "I think it might be best if we take some time to ourselves right now."

Without saying it outright, the speaker in this instance is subtly conveying their wish to avoid conversation. They convey their message with a softer tone and implied meaning.

Delivery Methods:

The delivery of dialogue  is a tricky case. Why?

As bigger people, we lack lots of words and know how to deliver them. Don't worry; let's know how to improve it.

1. Tagged Dialogue: In tagged dialogue, the dialogue is accompanied by dialogue tags (e.g., "said," "asked," "replied"). 
Example: "I can't believe you're doing this," she said.

Here you can see the dialogue tag said following the dialogue.  There will be many dialogue tags, which helps to improve your writing.

Side note: Don't use too many dialogue tags or fancy dialogues (e.g., exclaimed, interjected, etc.). You can use them in the first four paragraphs of your book.
But instead, you can just use normal dialogue tags (e.g., said, asked, replied, etc.) and give some action beats to them, which will show your story rather than tell it. 

2. Action Beats:  Along with dialogue, action beats describe characters' actions or expressions, providing context for who is speaking while also adding visual interest.

 Example: Jungkook slammed his fist on the table. "I won't let you get away with this."

Here, you can see the emotion in the dialogue delivered following the emotion, which can show you how Jungkook is feeling. 

3. Split Dialogue: Split dialogue is used to break up longer exchanges with action, internal thoughts, or narrative descriptions.

Example: "I don't know," Y/n said, her voice trembling. "I just can't..."
Jin reached out, his hand hovering over hers. "You don't have to do this alone."

Here in this example, we can see how the dialogue is split between "I don't know" and "I just can't," which gives you an idea of how y/n is feeling and where it gave Jin the chance to hug her and give her comfort through his words.

This is how splitting helps to understand the actions and scene without any interruptions and how smootly is used to add other action in between.

So try to split the dialogue if it's lengthy (*I most of the time make this mistake＞﹏＜)

Now Let's know how a dialogue becomes cringe-worthy with an example

first example

"OMG, Jungkook, you're so cute! I just can't even right now," squealed Y/N, clutching her BTS poster tightly.

"Ehehe, thank you, y/n! You're pretty cute too," replied Jungkook with a wink.

"Oh my gosh, did you see Jimin's latest selca? He's literally killing me with his visuals!" exclaimed Emily, fanning herself dramatically.

"I know, right?! He's like the definition of perfection," chimed in Jessica, sighing dreamily.

Why it's cringy:

Overuse of internet slang and exaggerated expressions like "OMG," "I just can't even," and "literally killing me" can make the dialogue feel forced and unrealistic.

Characters addressing BTS members directly and fawning over them excessively without much substance or depth can come across as shallow and insincere.

Excessive use of adjectives like "cute," "pretty," and "perfection" can feel repetitive and lacking in originality.

The dialogue lacks depth and meaningful interaction between the characters, focusing solely on their admiration for BTS members rather than developing their personalities or relationships.

We see these types of secrecy in many books by beginner fanfiction writers, which can make your book nothing but cringey.  When I was reading my first fanfiction books on Wattpad, I felt a huge headache like these scenes. 

Guys here, remember one thing: making main leads a bit cringy might be worth it, but making them totally cringy is really bad.  Also, if that cringey dialogue from other characters might be good, but with the main leads, it will just be a disappointment. 

that's why you should never read books like my mafia boyfriend and soon books when you are beginning to get inspiration rather read originals Also, you can read some fanfictions about "Mr. Arrogant." (*I'm just giving example; please don't think I'm using promotion for their book.) 

So that you can get an idea how to write and deliver dialogues

To avoid cringe-worthy dialogue, focus on creating genuine interactions between characters and incorporating natural speech patterns and expressions. Furthermore, combining admiration for BTS with meaningful character development and storytelling can help elevate the fanfiction above the level of superficial fandom.

And At last, let's know the do's and don'ts while writing dialogues in character interaction

Don'ts:
1. Avoid using dialogue as exposition to show points that could be made through description or action.

2. Avoid preaching through dialogue or giving long, unnatural speeches.

3. Avoid overusing dialects or slang that readers may find difficult to understand.

4. Do not use dialogue to explain or repeat information that the characters already know.

5. Instead of relying solely on dialogue tags, use action beats and context to clarify who is speaking.

Do's:

1. Make the dialogue sound natural and relevant to the characters speaking.

2. Use dialogue to reveal character characteristics, emotions, and motivations.

3. Use a variety of sentence structures and word choices to create natural conversations.

4. Use dialogue to move the plot forward and develop character relationships.

5. Use tags (for example, "said," "asked") to clarify who is speaking, but only in specific cases.

6. Use action beats or descriptions to break up the dialogue and provide context.

7. Revise the dialogue to make sure it serves a purpose and advances the plot.

8. Write a conversation that flows naturally and is not forced or stiff.

9. Don't forget to read your dialogue aloud to ensure it sounds natural and conveys the intended emotions.

That's the end, guys. Remember these points while writing and delivering your dialogue and character attraction, and I'll remember them too, because, why not? I'm a writer too, so I have to improve myself too, right?

Oh, I don't think I have missed character interaction. As I said before, dialogue is a bridge for the character to show the interaction. 

So, I hope I cover everything. If you reached up to here, I hope you will vote for this chapter too. So please vote, comment, and mainly share with your beginner writer friends if you think this book is helpful. 

meet you all in the next chapter have a good night, day, or evening✨

Signing off✨