Tag Archives: colloquialism
Writing Dialog: Idioms & Colloquialisms
One of the secrets of writing good dialog is to make every character sound unique. As a writer, you want your dialog (both the internal and communication between your characters) to also sound natural. And it’s got to sparkle. To … Continue reading
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Local Color: Colloquialisms
That’s right. I collect ’em. I don’t know how I got started, but they’re a great way to add voice and attitude to your characters or story. I grew up in central California, a place ripe with quaint expressions. Maybe … Continue reading
