Write better dialogue - WRITING IN THE SUBTEXT ft. Hannibal | Writing Tips (advanced)

aka the nerdiest video i have EVER made

TIMESTAMPS:
1:13 - Context on Hannibal the TV show
1:40 - Playthrough of scene from ep. 1 of Hannibal
4:47 - What is subtext?
5:38 - Breakdown of Hannibal script. KEY: 9:05 - define "topical meaning" 9:18 - define "actual meaning"
17:17 - Warning about writing in the subtext
Elements subtextual conversations should include:
18:01 - rhythm
18:34 - padding
19:23 - subtle responses (conversations within conversations)
20:07 - charged phrases
20:53 - misdirected questions
21:41 - thematic realizations
22:25 - thesis
22:58 - tension

LINKS
Writing updates: https://bit.ly/3fOsIAf
Blog:   / coffeeandcalligraphy  
Twitter (private):   / rachellwrites  
Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2qdKsyM

Want to read excerpts from my books?
Moth Work intro page & writing updates: https://bit.ly/3k31Puu
Feeding Habits intro page & writing updates: https://bit.ly/31kBnE7

MY WORK
→ "The Species is Dead" in Minola Review (short fiction): https://bit.ly/2WVNuXw
→ "Mama Lives in My Mouth" in Young Voices (flash fiction): https://bit.ly/3m60yDk
→ "Primary Organs" in The Malahat Review (short fiction - fc. Winter 2020)
→ "We sell skin on sale" in Augur Magazine (poetry - fc. Winter 2020)
→ "the drive-up microphone at burger king" in carte blanche (poetry): https://bit.ly/3sm6RoE
→ "My Wolf Lives on the Windowsill" in Grain Magazine (poetry): [print only]

ABOUT ME
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a nineteen-year-old writer from Toronto. I've been writing for six years and am in my second year as a writing undergrad. On my channel, I document my writing journey and try to post once a week (usually on Fridays). You can read my work in issue 25 of Minola Review, Grain Magazine, The Malahat Review, Augur Magazine, on my blog, and elsewhere!

ASK ME ANYTHING: http://bit.ly/2q00dJv

Outro: This is not a joke by Monplaisir

My equipment:
→ Vlog camera: iPhone 8
→ Fancy camera: Sony ZV1
→ Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro
→ Sit-down mic: Blue Snowball iCE
→ Editor: Premiere Pro

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