Dialogue in family dramas is a weapon, a shield, and a map. It should never be expositional (“As you know, brother, we have been estranged since Dad’s heart attack in 2018”). Instead, use .
If you’re crafting your own family drama—whether for a novel, a screenplay, or a memoir—skip the easy fights. Don’t just have characters argue about money or an affair. genie morman incest family 272 2021