Question

PLEASE HELP! How do you format 1st person dialogue in a short story?

Answer 1

Do you mean like between to people in a story?
"Hello" I said, "It's nice to meet you". "Nice to meet you to" said the boy... ? or do you mean using words like "i told you" or "i asked"?

Answer 2

or do you want the definition of how to?

Answer 3

I wrote a story and I don't know if I am formating the dialogue correctly in it... i will give u an example

Answer 4

I looked around then stepped quietly towards him. My legs kept moving but my mind was running. It was too late. I froze as he turned. It was like a western showdown. His shadow cast over me and I felt trapped. His eyes pierced deep into my soul and I was suddenly weak. Why did I decide to do this?

“What do you want twinkle toes?” He asked with a threatening tone. His voice was deep and powerful nearly knocking me to the ground.
“Er…er…” I was stumped. My voice shook with fear and my mind turned to mush. I hesitated and said, “leave her alone.” My silent trembling voice didn’t show the confidence I had intended. I cleared my throat, firmed my voice and tried again. “Leave her alone!”

Answer 5

Yeah that sounds really good. You are using I's and my's. It sounds like a first person narrative. plus a story I would want to read.

Answer 6

am i formatting the dialogue correctly? I have no idea this is the first time i've written a story and it's for an assigment

Answer 7

It looks good. You arent using to many repeating words, and are changing it up with the I's and me's. Even when your main isnt talking. It look right to me.

Answer 8

thanks so much i have to finnish editing it now :D

Answer 9

well good luck. It looked good, and I sounds interesting! :)