In literature, dialogue is all about subtext. What's not being said. What's read between the lines, literally. Learning how to write effective subtext may be the best thing you can do to make your dialogue shine.
Think this is only for fiction writers? Think again. Subtext exists in all genres.
Here's a real-life scenario (not mine but a friend's): A family at the holiday dinner. The college freshman is home, bursting to share her news about a year abroad. She's nervous, because her brother is also home for the holidays, and her brother traditionally gets the most attention.
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