Create natural, engaging dialogue between characters for stories, scripts, or games
I need help writing dialogue that sounds natural and reveals character. The scene takes place [SCENE_SETTING] and involves [SCENE_CONTEXT]. The characters in this conversation are: [CHARACTERS] (describe each character briefly including their personality, relationship to each other, and emotional state in this scene) The purpose of this dialogue is [PURPOSE:select:to reveal information to the reader,to develop character relationships,to create tension or conflict,to advance the plot,to provide comic relief,to create an emotional moment]. The conversation should convey [SUBTEXT] (what characters are really feeling or thinking beneath the surface). The tone is [TONE:select:serious and dramatic,light and humorous,tense and confrontational,intimate and vulnerable,casual and everyday,awkward or uncomfortable]. The format is [FORMAT:select:novel with dialogue tags,screenplay format,stage play format,comic or graphic novel,video game dialogue]. Write the dialogue for this scene. Give each character a distinct voice and speech pattern. Use subtext so characters do not say everything directly. Include beats and action within the dialogue to show body language and reactions. Balance dialogue with brief descriptions of what is happening physically. Avoid on-the-nose dialogue where characters state exactly what they feel. Make the conversation flow naturally with interruptions, incomplete thoughts, and realistic rhythm. After the dialogue, note any techniques used and how the scene could be adjusted for different emotional impacts.
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Get Early AccessGood dialogue sounds effortless. People do not notice it. Bad dialogue pulls readers out of the story faster than any plot hole. Characters who say exactly what they feel, explain things nobody would explain, or all sound the same: these are dialogue killers.
This prompt generates natural, character-driven dialogue for any scene. Describe the [SCENE_SETTING], the [CHARACTERS] involved (their personalities, relationships, emotional states), the [SCENE_CONTEXT] and purpose, and the [SUBTEXT] beneath the surface. The AI writes dialogue where characters reveal themselves through what they say, what they avoid saying, and how they say it.
Subtext is the key ingredient. Real people rarely state their feelings directly. Someone angry might become overly polite. Someone hurt might change the subject. The AI builds this layer into every exchange. Action beats and body language descriptions appear between lines of dialogue so the scene plays like a movie, not a radio play. After the dialogue, you get notes on the techniques used and suggestions for adjusting the emotional temperature. Write and revise in the Dock Editor. Need characters to put in the scene? The character development builder creates full profiles. Looking for the story that needs this dialogue? The story idea generator provides plot concepts.
Describe where the conversation happens in [SCENE_SETTING] and what is happening in [SCENE_CONTEXT]. "A kitchen at 2 AM after a failed dinner party" creates different dialogue energy than "a busy coffee shop during lunch." Environment shapes how characters speak.
In [CHARACTERS], describe each person: their personality, their relationship to the others, and their emotional state in this moment. "Mara, anxious and trying to hide it, talking to her calm but suspicious boss" gives the AI two distinct voices and a power dynamic to work with.
Select the [PURPOSE] of the scene and describe the [SUBTEXT]. Purpose is what the scene does for the story. Subtext is what characters are really thinking. A scene where two friends discuss dinner plans while actually negotiating whether to end the friendship needs both layers defined.
Select [TONE] and [FORMAT]. Novel dialogue includes tags and internal thought. Screenplay format uses slug lines and action descriptions. Stage play format assumes a live audience. Each format has different conventions for showing what characters think.
After the dialogue, the AI explains what techniques it used: interrupted dialogue, deflection, mirroring, power shifts. These notes teach you the craft behind the output. Apply these techniques when writing your own dialogue from scratch.
Write dialogue scenes that sound like real conversations, not information dumps. The AI creates distinct voices for each character and embeds subtext that makes readers pay attention to what is not being said.
Get properly formatted screenplay dialogue with action lines, beats, and subtext. The AI follows industry conventions for parentheticals and scene direction. Each character's voice stays consistent across the scene.
Create branching dialogue for player interactions. The AI can write multiple response paths from the same conversation point. NPC dialogue reflects personality, mood, and relationship with the player character.
Practice writing dialogue that works on stage, where you cannot cut to a reaction shot. The AI creates exchanges that communicate emotion through words and pauses alone, building skills for live performance writing.
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