All written dialogue requires artificiality. Even the suggestion of “realistic” dialogue is an affectation, a clever trick that helps actors, directors, and writers accept what is not real. If successful […]
"I live in D.C. and want local news."
"I believe in local journalism."
"Y'all are doing real local D.C. journalism."
"Washington City Paper has made me feel like I am part of the D.C. community."
All written dialogue requires artificiality. Even the suggestion of “realistic” dialogue is an affectation, a clever trick that helps actors, directors, and writers accept what is not real. If successful […]