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206b Mastering Dialogue - Dual Dialogues

206b Mastering Dialogue - Dual Dialogues

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This episode offers a comprehensive guide on how to write two characters talking at once in screenwriting, a technique known as overlapping dialogue. It explains the various purposes for using this technique, such as enhancing realism, increasing tension, and revealing character.


It outlines several methods for formatting overlapping dialogue, including parentheticals, dual dialogue, staggered dialogue, and incorporating action descriptions.


Finally, it provides tips for effective implementation, emphasizing clarity and purposeful use to create impactful and authentic character interactions.

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