Revising dialogue between drafts

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Even the best first drafts have clunky dialogue. The magic happens in revision. This article will give you a practical rewrite checklist: how to strip exposition, sharpen intent, refine rhythm, and align every line with subtext or action. Think of it as a final polish for dialogue that already works, and a life raft for dialogue that doesn’t (yet).

This article is part of the Fix Your Dialogue guide. It covers everything from revisions to subtext to how to use dialogue. reveal character.

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