Dialogue can be invaluable when it comes to fictional work. Not only does it help us get to know the characters, it helps to move the story along. But dialogue isn't always easy to write, especially if as a writer you're still not entirely sure what your characters are truly like yet. That's okay though, because maybe writing dialogue in your story can help you discover more about who they are by "listening" to what sounds right for them to say.
I'm a huge TED junkie, so when I saw this TED-Ed mini lesson entitled "Three Anti-Social Skills to Improve Your Writing" I had to check it out. In the quick video Nadia Kalman presents some really simple, creative, helpful ways to get your creative juices flowing when it comes to making your characters really become themselves through dialogue. Whether you're an aspiring novelist or just trying to crank out a short story for school, it's definitely worth four minutes of your time.
If you feel good about your characters and dialogue, but think you could use some guidance or inspiration in other aspects of your writing, TED-Ed's Writer's Workshop Series has a plethora of helpful, humorous, supportive lessons here. Pick and choose the ones that will be of most use to you and your individual writing!
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