dialogue

Reader, you know what comes across a bit strange?

What is it, Kris?

Well, reader, have you ever read something where the characters use each other’s names way too often?

I don’t know what you mean, Kris.

Wow, part of me cringed just writing that. Do you see what I’m going for? Sometimes, newer writers have this tendency. Rather than making the language unique or the characters alive through their behaviors, names are dropped way more often than is natural in a normal conversation.

Pay attention when you speak with others. How often do you use names? How often do other people? Use real life as your guide, dear reader. Otherwise, reader, it comes off a bit forced. Don’t you think, reader?