Communication Quote by Brian Azzarello
“Writing dialogue is like writing a song, which I've done.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Magazine feature, 2018
Writing dialogue requires rhythm and melody, similar to composing a song, to make it feel natural.
In simple terms: Dialogue is like a song.
Write dialogue with musical flow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- novel drafting
- playwriting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rhythm affect character voice?
- When does lyrical dialogue become distracting?
Over‑musicality can make dialogue feel forced.