DIALOGUE TOOL · 6–12 min

Dialogue Coach

Build dialogue from intention, resistance, subtext and distinct voices, then cut greetings and explanations the scene does not need.

LEARN WHILE YOU WRITE

Good dialogue is action: each speaker tries to change the other person or the situation.

Give both speakers an immediate intention and let them avoid saying everything directly. Use action beats to control pace, and make word choice reflect different backgrounds and emotional strategies.

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VISUAL EXPLANATION · MARKER BOARD

Good dialogue is action: each speaker tries to change the other person or the situation.

Intention · záměrEach speaker wants an effect.

Resistance · odporThe other speaker does not simply cooperate.

Subtext · podtextMeaning exists beneath literal words.

Voice · hlas postavyVocabulary and rhythm distinguish speakers.

Turn · obratThe exchange changes direction or power.

Concrete example

On-the-nose: ‘I am angry you left.’ Subtext: ‘You still know where the spare key is.’

GUIDED WORKSPACE

Build the structure before polishing sentences

Write freely, use a starter when you get stuck, and turn your notes into a clear draft map. Nothing here grades your writing.

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1Give both speakers different immediate intentions.

2Let important meaning remain under the words.

3Use one line or action to change the balance.

01Situation and relationshipWhat happened just before this exchange?

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02Speaker A wantsA concrete result from the conversation.

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03Speaker B wantsA conflicting or hidden result.

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04What remains unsaidThe fear, fact or feeling beneath the words.

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05Dialogue turnThe line or action that changes the balance.

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Intention · záměrEach speaker wants an effect.Resistance · odporThe other speaker does not simply cooperate.Subtext · podtextMeaning exists beneath literal words.Voice · hlas postavyVocabulary and rhythm distinguish speakers.Turn · obratThe exchange changes direction or power.

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