Daily Dialogue theme for next week???
We’re wrapping up a week’s worth of notable opening lines. Time for a new Daily Dialogue theme for next week. Here is our current list of suggestions:
Embarrassing [(Doug)]
People at a loss for words [(Doug)]
Arnold quotes [The Unknown Lyricist]
Signature quotes from summer movies [The Unknown Lyricist]
Deathbed [Gabe]
Telling jokes [Francisco Madaragog]
Dialogue referencing other movies [Todd Wallinger]
Moments of professional pride [Atlanta]
Understatements [Joshua James]
Cliches [James]
Do any of these grab you? Or feel free to suggest another theme.
While I mostly do this for entertainment, there is an educational aspect to it. For instance, in the past we focused on great subtext. So if you need a direction to think in terms of a possible theme, perhaps consider what is it about dialogue-writing you would like to see discussed.
In any event, have at it. If there’s a consensus about a theme for next week, we’ll use that. If not, I’ll pick something and announce it tomorrow for your suggestions.