Dialogue is one of the most direct ways readers engage with characters. In interactive novels, dialogue should be not only engaging but also responsive to the reader’s choices.

Tips for Writing Dialogue

1. Keep it Natural:
   • Write dialogue that feels authentic to the character’s voice.
2. Reflect Character Traits:
   • Tailor dialogue to the character’s personality and motivations.
   • Example: A witty rogue might use humor, while a stoic knight speaks formally.
3. Show, Don’t Tell:
   • Reveal emotions, relationships, and backstory through what characters say—and don’t say.

Interactive Dialogue Techniques

• Branching Conversations:
  • Allow readers to choose dialogue options, leading to different responses.
• Conditional Responses:
  • Use AdventureBuildr’s tools to alter dialogue based on previous decisions or actions.
• Character Reactions:
  • Show how characters’ attitudes toward the reader change over time.

Reasoning

Interactive dialogue brings characters to life and reinforces the reader’s sense of agency. By carefully designing conversations, you can make characters feel more dynamic and reactive.