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XDRoseLuvsHP said:
Well, there are a few things you can do.
-Know your character well, and think how they would speak. Everyone talks a little differently, so what would they say? For example, if it's a four year old child you're putting dialogue in for, don't say things like, "manifestation", "lobotomy", "phenomena", etc... unless they are really super-intelligent four year olds. What would a four year old say? They might be whiny. They might be shy. They might stutter and talk more like "I w-w-wanna go t-too!"
-Don't just say "He said" and "She said". Use different things. You can use "said" too, but don't overuse it. A few things you could use besides "said":
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Squeaked
Chirped
Piped
Groaned
Mumbled
Muttered
Hissed
Choked
Coughed
Cooed
Stammered
Spat
Giggled
Demanded
They all set a different mood for whatever they are saying, giving the dialogue more colour and more life.
-Add some movement. For example, let's say you were writing and it was a whiny, typical stereotype teenage girl you were having speak. You can have things like, "...she mocked, rolling her eyes" or "...she challenged, raising an eyebrow" That gives a clear picture and further sets the mood and shows off the nature of your character.
Hope I helped! :)
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