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Subtext in Dialogue: How to Say Everything Without Saying It – Quick Exclusive

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Subtext in Dialogue

When we think of dialogue in stories, we often imagine words doing the heavy lifting. Characters talk, reveal information, express feelings, and drive the plot forward. But here’s the truth: what your characters don’t say often speaks louder than what they do. That unspoken layer, the hidden meaning beneath the words, is what we call subtext.

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