Jennifer: The party is about to start in 10 minutes. It’s a five minute drive from here. Are you ready yet?
Dan: I’ve been ready. Let’s go.
Jennifer: Ok.
Correct short conversation?
anonymous Correct short conversation? Pretty much anything is correct in dialogue. Your characters say what they say, and people often say things that aren't strictly correct.
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anonymousCorrect short conversation?
Pretty much anything is correct in dialogue. Your characters say what they say, and people often say things that aren't strictly correct. That said, "about to start" and "in 10 minutes" clash. My ear wants "The party is about to start" or "The party starts in 10 minutes."
anonymousIt’s a five