Less (or NO) Dialogue

In our writing class, you are not supposed to tell a story with lots of dialogue.

There are very important reasons for this. Telling a story without a lot of dialogue is good because:

1) It helps you focus on the action – Instead of talking, you show what the characters do, which can make the story more exciting.

2) It builds stronger pictures – You can describe the setting, feelings, and what’s happening, so readers can imagine it better in their minds.

3) It makes you a better writer – Writing without a lot of talking helps you practice using interesting words and details to tell the story

4) It is usually easier to follow - Too much talking can be confusing. Less dialogue can make the story clearer.