I Love When Characters Talk Like This

Sign up to Milanote for free with no time limit: https://milanote.com/squampopulous0826 Cody Maverick, an angsty Rockhopper penguin who dreams of becoming a surf boarding champion, has no business being what we might call realistic. But after rewatching Surf’s Up, I found myself completely immersed in every single character, from Cody, Geek, Lani, and yes, even Chicken Joe, because despite the bizarre concept, Surf’s Up felt incredibly human. Today I want to break down the intersection of dialogue and character, and how to write dialogue that feels real. Article mentioned: https://blcklst.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-a-score-part-1