Usually in italics.
Tyler nodded to the coach and said, “Ok, I’ll make sure I tell him.” When Tyler saw Bobby after practice, he made sure to inform him that he would no longer be starting per the coaches orders. He was being benched.
Something a character thinks.
As Ryleigh continued to give her friends advice for getting a guy’s attention, she left them with one final rule, “Let him come after you! Guys like the chase. If you aren’t a challenge, they will move on without a thought.”
“Help!” A nurse ran in. “I can’t reach the water,” I said. “There’s something wrong with my hands. I’m thirsty, but when I try to reach the glass…”
“Yeah, I know, right? Can you believe she said that?” Sarah exclaimed. “No, I can’t.” Alecia replied. “I still can’t believe she likes that guy,” Mandi chimed in.
Conversation between two or more characters.
Anything a character says IS in quotations.
Is meaningful and develops the plot.
A new line starts when each person speaks.
“Are you all right?” my friend Karen asked as she helped me stand. “Yes, I don’t know what happened.” “I’m fine,” I insisted. “Really.”
