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Writing lines for a talking character

A line a character says on camera is not a line you write for a page. Short, spoken, one idea per clip: how to write for a talking character.

By GENI · 1 min read · updated

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Write for the ear

Read your line out loud. If you run out of breath or stumble, it is too long or too written. Spoken lines are shorter and simpler than written ones.

Rules for a clip

  • One idea per clip.
  • One or two sentences.
  • Short words over long ones.
  • Start with the point, not with "Hi everyone".

Give the character a voice of its own

A character that always opens the same way and has a recognisable tone becomes familiar. Write a few rules for how it speaks and keep to them.

Put the line in quotes

When the model makes the voice, put the spoken line in quotes in the prompt so it knows what is said and what is description.

Questions

How long can a line be?

One or two sentences per clip. Longer messages work better as several clips.

Can I use my own voice?

Yes, by uploading audio and using lip sync or a talking photo.

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