Communication Quote by Julie Tetel Andresen
![“A good part of the physical attraction [between the hero and heroine of a romance novel] comes to life during these exchanges as well, since language creates a meeting of the minds. I have long thought that these lines of dialogue carve out the lines of the central love relationship. The dialogue…” quote by Julie Tetel Andresen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/666/julie-tetel-andresen-95241_communication_a-good-part-of-the-physical-attraction-b_2036175.jpg)
““A good part of the physical attraction [between the hero and heroine of a romance novel] comes to life during these exchanges as well, since language creates a meeting of the minds. I have long thought that these lines of dialogue carve out the lines of the central love relationship. The dialogue between the hero and heroine creates the central shape of the story. It is the verbal sculpture.””
About This Quote
Dialogue shapes the core of romance, sculpting the story’s emotional and relational structure.
In simple terms: Dialogue sculpts romance narrative.
Key Takeaway
Focus on meaningful dialogue.
Themes
romance
dialogue
love
psychology
writing craft
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
Communication:1
Dialogue:1
Love:1
Physical attraction:0
Psychology:1
Romance:1
Romance novel:1
Romance-novels:0
Writing-craft:1
Writing-romance:0
Love Relationship:0
Lines Dialogue:0
Relationship Dialogue:0
Verbal Sculpture:0
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- creative workshops
- book clubs
Key Concepts
narrative theory
character development
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does dialogue reveal character?
- What role does silence play in romance?
A Different Perspective
The view may neglect non‑verbal chemistry.
