Dialogue2026-09-22

Reveal a relationship through dialogue alone

When to use it

Let readers deduce a relationship (exes, siblings, boss and subordinate) with zero narration.

Fill in the variables

Character A{{a}}Character B{{b}}Relationship{{relationship}}Surface topic{{topic}}

Assembled prompt

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Write a scene of dialogue only (no narration, no tags beyond the speaker) that reveals a relationship. About 12 lines.
Character A: [Character A]
Character B: [Character B]
Relationship the reader must deduce: [Relationship]
Surface topic (what they actually talk about): [Surface topic]
Rules:
- Never name the relationship (ex, brother, boss).
- Reveal it through asymmetric forms of address, one fact only they share, and one sentence left unfinished.
- Each line under twelve words. Mark speakers as A: and B: only.

The instruction exceeds 500 characters; the free run applies only the beginning. Copying applies the whole prompt.

Free runs use the fast model and return a short preview (about 300 words). Only the first ~1,000 words of manuscript are read.

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How to get the most from it

The 'fact only they share' sets the depth. The smaller, the better (which day to water the plant).
Add minimal action tags afterwards. When the dialogue stands alone first, the tags stay lean.

Example output

A: I'll leave this one.
B: Do you know when to water it?
A: Tuesdays.
B: Thursdays. For three years.
A: …Then you take it.
B: Keep it. You bought it.

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