10/15/2026
Great dialogue isn’t just about what characters say. It’s about what they don’t. Silence, body language, avoidance, and implication can speak volumes. Give readers enough clues to connect the dots, then trust them to read between the lines. Sometimes, the most powerful part of a scene is what’s left unsaid.
Learn more by reading our blog article here: https://technicaeditorial.com/whats-really-being-said-a-dialogue-subtext-checklist/. And check out our companion “What's Really Being Said” Dialogue & Subtext Cheat Sheet here:https://technicaeditorial.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Whats-Really-Being-Said_Dialogue-Subtext-Cheat-Sheet.pdf