Dialogue of the day from The Shawshank Redemption, 'Hope is a good thing'

A timeless reminder of the enduring power of optimism, this iconic dialogue celebrates hope as an indestructible force ...
Backstage

Talk the Talk: How to Write Great Dialogue

When I went to the University of Southern California for my MFA in screenwriting, I took a one-hour TV drama course for my thesis. My thesis adviser said there were three types of TV writers: “big ...
Rolling Stone

Dialogue: Talk How People Think

Dialogue shouldn’t sound natural. Maybe that’s a hot take, especially given the sage advice that usually comes from well-meaning writing teachers or trusted mentors. Because of course we need dialogue ...
Game Rant

How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Humanizes Its Dialogue

Good dialogue is precious in any creative medium, but perhaps even more so in games. Whether it's in combat barks, banter with teammates, or even the use of internal monologues, the ability to ...
Kotaku

Developer Shows How To Write Good Game Dialogue Using Blade Runner

At last month’s AdventureX 2018 conference, game developer and Inkle Studios co-founder Jon Ingold offered a practical skills workshop about writing better dialogue for games. It involved a lot of ...
IGN

All Dialogue Choices

What to say, what to say….Don’t fret! This Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth guide will help you choose the right dialogue (or the worst dialogue) you want to say to your buddy! In FF7 Rebirth, dialogue ...