The funny thing is, when writing dialogue, the goal is often to say as much as possible in the shortest sentence, in in order to clue in the reader to the situation.
This seems like very useful advice to consider. I'm not sure that these two things are contradictory.
I have the impression that a single article or essay has, ideally, a one sentence summary. The rest of the article consists of 'expanding upon the idea' and "fleshing the idea out." You're always walking this line between 'saying enough that the reader finds your claims credible and comprehensible, but not saying so much that the reader gets bored or frustrated or confused and walks away."
Packing dialogue full of cues and information helps to accomplish the latter objective. The more effectively you accomplish the latter objective, the less stuff you have to write to make your main point.
There are times when I’ve entered what I would call a flow state and feel amazed at what’s coming out of my mouth. The moment ego turns on, though, the flow sputters.
I think some people get what I’m saying, but to be honest I think I have a long way to go in my ability to communicate.
The funny thing is, when writing dialogue, the goal is often to say as much as possible in the shortest sentence, in in order to clue in the reader to the situation.
This seems like very useful advice to consider. I'm not sure that these two things are contradictory.
I have the impression that a single article or essay has, ideally, a one sentence summary. The rest of the article consists of 'expanding upon the idea' and "fleshing the idea out." You're always walking this line between 'saying enough that the reader finds your claims credible and comprehensible, but not saying so much that the reader gets bored or frustrated or confused and walks away."
Packing dialogue full of cues and information helps to accomplish the latter objective. The more effectively you accomplish the latter objective, the less stuff you have to write to make your main point.
Nicely said.
Reminded me of The Four Agreements:
Never assume.
Don't take anything personally.
Always do your best.
*Be impeccable with your word*.
There are times when I’ve entered what I would call a flow state and feel amazed at what’s coming out of my mouth. The moment ego turns on, though, the flow sputters.
I think some people get what I’m saying, but to be honest I think I have a long way to go in my ability to communicate.