
I practiced this from all the fanfics I've made, and I thought I was finally ready to make my own story.
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very interesting writing style. in this situation, it's important to remember to identify the speakers, so as to avoid any possible confusion. another bit of info, never include a personal bio of a character unless you're writing FPTF (first-person teen fiction) as that style of writing tends to anoy most readers. speaking as a writer, it's very important to get good reader feedback. young or new authors need people to read their works and comment thereof. that being said, FA is not the best place for an aspiring writer to post their work. you'd be much better off posting your work on Wattpad, where other writers and readers can comment.
When writing dialogue, it's important to remember that your readers can't 'see' anything happening while the talking is going on. Having things going on during dialogue can be confusing.
For example, when Shoukichi is leaving home for school, Liz says "Bye dear... is it happening already?". Half of this is supposed to be called out to Shoukichi, while the other half is spoken to herself after she's gone, but without some sort of break between the two, that isn't apparent to the reader. It looks like she's calling out the entire thing, which doesn't make sense.
I would echo Spike's comment about remembering to identify the speakers. Even with just two speakers, if you don't identify them at the outset of the dialogue, the reader has to puzzle out which of them is speaking from context alone, which can be difficult and definitely throws a wrench in the works. With three or more speakers, that happens with every single bit of dialogue. So yes, always identify the speaker unless you have a good reason not to.
For example, when Shoukichi is leaving home for school, Liz says "Bye dear... is it happening already?". Half of this is supposed to be called out to Shoukichi, while the other half is spoken to herself after she's gone, but without some sort of break between the two, that isn't apparent to the reader. It looks like she's calling out the entire thing, which doesn't make sense.
I would echo Spike's comment about remembering to identify the speakers. Even with just two speakers, if you don't identify them at the outset of the dialogue, the reader has to puzzle out which of them is speaking from context alone, which can be difficult and definitely throws a wrench in the works. With three or more speakers, that happens with every single bit of dialogue. So yes, always identify the speaker unless you have a good reason not to.
Very nice story. Your commenters give good constructive advice on how to handle dialogue. I love trnsformation stories, and I really like how you described it, though it probably could have used a bit more detail....maybe. :) I guess when youre dreaming, you can't really describe what exactly is happening to your body, right? ;)
*gives you big warm flipper hugs* I will try to read the others when I have time! :)
*gives you big warm flipper hugs* I will try to read the others when I have time! :)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0davHuJeBg
i like this story :3
i love the idea! and i liked the characters and i liked how you tried something different with it.
im only in chapter 3 but i want to know what happens next ><
it does have some mistakes here and there but i'm not so rude as to insult the story i just met!
anyway im still in chapter 3, but i like it , maybe once i finish it i can give you some constructive criticism, if you swear you wont get angry...
i love the idea! and i liked the characters and i liked how you tried something different with it.
im only in chapter 3 but i want to know what happens next ><
it does have some mistakes here and there but i'm not so rude as to insult the story i just met!
anyway im still in chapter 3, but i like it , maybe once i finish it i can give you some constructive criticism, if you swear you wont get angry...
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