: Re: writing dialogues using contracted forms of auxiliary verbs where should we use contracted forms while writing dialogues? how do we chose which is better (say 'do not' or 'don't') in a particular

@Radia543

Vote Up Vote Down

As with any dialogue choices, you would use the word that the character would be most likely to use.

Try to hear them in your mind, or chose an actor to portray them (in your imagination!) and hear how that actor says the words, or write a character diary until you get the character's voice figured out, or do whatever else you need to do until you understand that character and know what words s/he would use.

And, of course, keep in mind that the same character will speak differently in different situations.

But it all comes down to knowing your characters, and using that knowledge to have them behave in character.

(0)

Login to post a comment!