Dialogue

"Dialogue" by Anthony Hope is a lecture that argues for the importance of dialogue in writing stories. It explores how conversations between characters push the story forward and show who they are, and makes the argument that good dialogue creates genuine connections for the reader and a sense of conflict, adding depth to the novel. This exploration differentiates good and bad dialogue, showing how important conversations are, by making sure characters feel real which elevates the story to new heights and teaches everyone something about what it means to be human. The lecture concludes with notes on the challenges that writers face when writing dialogue, and that good dialogue makes stories more engaging.