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Unique Voices, Using Dialogue to Reveal Character 206-01

January 29, 2019February 17, 2019 / Adam / 1 Comment

Clarity is an essential component of any good story. In dialogue, clarity means making sure audiences know who is speaking. The most common method is to identify the speaker by name, typically by using a tag such as “(name) said”. But it’s also important to make sure a character’s voice is consistent.

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