The best, most natural dialogue is usually written as if the writer is…

Ayn Rand
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The best, most natural dialogue is usually written as if the writer is listening to dictation. You might get stuck on any particular point and have to question yourself; but normally, dialogue writes itself. ✨ Ayn Rand (2000). The Art of Fiction: A Guide for Writers and Readers, p.74, Penguin
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The best, most natural dialogue is usually written as if the writer is listening to dictation. You might get stuck on any particular point and have to question yourself; but normally, dialogue writes itself. ✨ Ayn Rand (2000). The Art of Fiction: A Guide for Writers and Readers, p.74, Penguin

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