Menu
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Vault
Time Travel Schematics
T.E.C. Time Archive
The Why Files
Have You Seen...?
Chronovisor
TimeTravelForum.tk
TimeTravelForum.net
ParanormalNetwork.net
Paranormalis.com
ConspiracyCafe.net
Streams
Live streams
Featured streams
Multi-Viewer
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
General Discussion Forum
General Discussion
Question about writing dialogues
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Num7" data-source="post: 256118" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Hey everyone,</p><p></p><p>Can you advise me on the standards of writing dialogues in English? For fiction stories. </p><p></p><p>I currently find myself alternating between 2 formats, here they are:</p><p></p><p>Dialogues between quotes:</p><p></p><p>John leaned against the doorframe and asked, "Are you ready for the big presentation tomorrow?"</p><p>Sarah looked up from her notes and replied, "I think so, but I'm a bit nervous."</p><p>"Don't worry," John reassured her, "you've done all the research. You'll do great."</p><p>Sarah smiled, "Thanks, John. Your support means a lot to me."</p><p></p><p>Dialogues preceded by an Em dash: </p><p></p><p>— Hey, said John, leaning against the doorframe. Are you ready for the presentation? </p><p>— I think so but I'm a bit nervous. </p><p>— Don't worry, John reassured her, you'll nail it! </p><p></p><p>Are the quotes the English standard, as shown in the first example? What are your advice? </p><p></p><p>Thanks. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite38" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Num7, post: 256118, member: 1"] Hey everyone, Can you advise me on the standards of writing dialogues in English? For fiction stories. I currently find myself alternating between 2 formats, here they are: Dialogues between quotes: John leaned against the doorframe and asked, "Are you ready for the big presentation tomorrow?" Sarah looked up from her notes and replied, "I think so, but I'm a bit nervous." "Don't worry," John reassured her, "you've done all the research. You'll do great." Sarah smiled, "Thanks, John. Your support means a lot to me." Dialogues preceded by an Em dash: — Hey, said John, leaning against the doorframe. Are you ready for the presentation? — I think so but I'm a bit nervous. — Don't worry, John reassured her, you'll nail it! Are the quotes the English standard, as shown in the first example? What are your advice? Thanks. :) [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Discussion Forum
General Discussion
Question about writing dialogues
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top