50 Inspiring Dialogue Prompts to Get You Writing

Dialogue is what drives any compelling story. It reveals characters, deepens emotion, and pushes the plot forward with a single line. Whether you're starting a novel, building a scene, or simply looking for inspiration, the prompts below are designed to kick-start your imagination. From heartbreak to humor, suspense to sweetness, these prompts are sure to get you inspired and ready to write. So, pick a line and start writing, build your characters, and map out a plot from the dialogue that won’t leave your head.

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1. "Why did you touch that?"

2. "I didn't mean to do it."

3. "They said it would only last for a minute."

4. "Is this a date?"

5. "I am not your princess."

6. "I gave you everything."

7. "We just bought eggs yesterday."

8. "It...it was an accident."

9. "What, like you've never done it before?"

10. "Let's skip history class."

11. "I hate her."

12. "You need more?"

13. "It's not that hard to shoot an arrow."

14. "I think...I think I'm in love."

15. "I'm not human. Not really."

16. "It hurts all over."

17. "I didn't say destroy it."

18. "How could you?"

19. "She's like super pretty."

20. "We're never going to escape."

21. "Can we stop for sundaes first?"

22. "No. I don't want to see you ever again."

23. "I...I was too late."

24. "If we die, it's all your fault."

25. "God, hot cocoa sounds good right now."

26. "You lost that privilege when you betrayed me."

27. "I hadn't meant to drop it."

28. "Nothing's that important, you know."

29. "I'm tired of fixing your mistakes."

30. "I say stupid things, don't take it seriously."

31. "Do you think I wanted her to die?"

32. "Where did you find that?"

33. "I told you never to speak to me again."

34. "Don't...don't you remember?"

35. "My heart hurts when I think about it."

36. "You're...you're shivering."

37. "College really isn't that fun."

38. "Wait...what year is it?"

39. "I think we should break up."

40. "I'm sorry, okay. Truly."

41. "Don't say that. You don't mean it, right?"

42. "What is this tragic-looking creature?"

43. "So this is my fault, yeah?"

44. "I don't think I've ever seen you smile before."

45. "Do you even have a heart?"

46. "I miss seeing you every day."

47. "Where have you been for the last two months?"

48. "Don't tell me you ate that."

49. "Hold my hand. Please."

50. "You know...I have secrets too."

Dialogue can be a great way to start your novel or just pick up some inspiration. Not only does engaging and creative dialogue inject life and personality into your story, but it is sure to immerse readers in the narrative. So if you're feeling stuck, consult the list above and arrange these dialogue prompts to elevate your novel. Have fun!