Listen to Natural Conversations: Immerse yourself in real-life dialogues by observing people in various settings. This practice helps you capture the nuances and rhythms of everyday speech, which can inform your writing. Remember to respect privacy and seek permission if you plan to record conversations.
Avoid Overly Realistic Dialogue: While it’s important to reflect real speech, verbatim transcription can lead to cluttered and confusing dialogue. Instead, aim for naturalness by focusing on the essence of what people say, omitting filler words and tangents that don’t serve the story.