Can you start a paragraph with dialogue?

Even with dialogue that is clearly attributed, start a new paragraph with each new speaker. The reader shouldn’t have to wait until after the dialogue is spoken to understand who is saying it. Readers form ideas and draw conclusions as they read.

How do you write a realistic character?

5 Ways to Make Your Characters More Realistic. Give them flaws. Don’t make things black and white for them. Give them unique appearances. Let them talk like actual people. Give them traits from real people. Alliteration — throw that trash away. It always works with my schedule.

Can you write a novel without dialogue?

You absolutely can write a story with no dialogue. You also can write a story using only dialogue. You can and may do anything you wish in a work of fiction. That’s what fiction is about.

Do narratives need dialogue?

It is nonfiction, but because it is a story, it often incorporates the same elements as fictional narratives. Dialogue is an important element in a personal narrative; it helps to bring the story to life.

Can a novel have too much dialogue?

Too much dialogue can be condescending to the audience. It offers up the opportunity to explain things too much, and run the risk of telling over showing. If your character doesn’t need to speak, there’s really no point in giving them any dialogue.