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I think I'm very strong at dialogue, I think I'm very…

“I think I'm very strong at dialogue, I think I'm very strong in characterization. I think sometimes I use dialogue and character work to cover weaknesses in my plotting.” quote by Kelly Sue DeConnick
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“I think I'm very strong at dialogue, I think I'm very strong in characterization. I think sometimes I use dialogue and character work to cover weaknesses in my plotting.”

Kelly Sue DeConnick

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She acknowledges strength in dialogue and character, using them to mask plot weaknesses.

In simple terms: Strong dialogue, weak plotting.

Key Takeaway

Balance plot with character work.

Themes

writing dialogue character plot self‑awareness

Mood

analytical constructive

Type

professional educational

When to use this quote

  • Novel drafting
  • scriptwriting
  • editing workshops
  • peer reviews
  • story outlining

Key Concepts

Narrative structure literary criticism creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you strengthen plot?
  • When does dialogue serve story best?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on dialogue may hinder plot depth.

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