Natural dialogue?

Discussion in 'Dialogue Development' started by OBrien90, Nov 22, 2010.

  1. Islander

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    Yes, it should be written as a beat instead:

    Written this way, it indicates a rather long pause between the first and second quote, since it takes some time to run across a field. If that's not intended, we can write,

     
  2. Mckk

    Mckk Member Supporter Contributor

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    Reading that, it does kinda makes sense... :rolleyes: But I see loads of books do that!? :confused: But now looking at it, a full stop would've made more sense... >_> baaaaah!
     

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