75 Dialogue Prompts

Need some inspiration for your next scene or story? Here are 75 dialogue prompts for you to use!

1. “If anything happens out there, I just want to let you know that I never liked you.”

2. “Can someone explain to me what happened?”

“I could try, but you’ll probably end up with more questions than answers.”

3. “I would let you live, but unfortunately my superiors wouldn’t be pleased.”

4. “You’re great at pulling off schemes, but you’re terrible at covering your tracks.”

5. “Why are you wearing a fruit hat?”

“Why shouldn’t I wear a fruit hat?”

6. “Whose phone is ringing?”

“What are you talking about? I don’t hear anything.”

7. “You’re not supposed to be here.”

“The same could be said for you.”

8. “You knew?!”

“Of course I knew.”

“Then why didn’t you say anything?!”

9. “He said he’s sorry.”

“But do you believe him?”

10. “Look, I know you don’t like him very much, but—”

“I don’t dislike him. I hate him. There’s a difference.”

11. “It was an accident.”

“You said that last time. I’m starting to have my doubts.”

12. “I despise her.”

“You despise everyone.”

13. “I want to believe you. Trouble is, you have a history of lying.”

“No I don’t!”

“...Seriously?”

14. “You’re selfish, pretentious, and as if that wasn’t enough, you’re terrible at chess.”

“Oh, come on! I’m not that bad at chess.”

15. “What’s your favorite color?”

“Blood red.”

16. “That guy just built a weapon of mass destruction out of glue sticks and paper clips, and no one is worried?!”

17. “Dude, you need to relax.”

“Don’t call me dude, and don’t tell me to relax about this chaos you’ve orchestrated!”

18. “I know this is bad, but in my defense, they started it.”

“Don’t listen to him! He started it!”

19. “Do you love me?”

“You owe me money, so what do you think?”

20. “I think we’re going to need a bigger boat.”

“I think it’s much too late for that.”

21. “Where is my weapon?!”

“Oh, um, I may have broken it.”

22. “This product was not as advertised!”

“I told you that picture was AI generated, idiot.”

23. “Well, this isn’t good.”

“I know. This is great!”

“What? No it isn’t!”

24. “I hate that you’re right.”

“And I hate that you’re wrong.”

25. “Having such vast knowledge is so stressful.”

“You call knowing how to sing the ABCs backwards vast knowledge?”

26. “Sometimes I come up with ideas so amazing, I’m convinced I got them somewhere else.”

“Maybe it’s because you did, Einstein.”

27. “I have great news!”

“All my enemies have died?”

“Uh, no.”

28. “What is that?”

“A ferocious beast known as…the domesticated cat.”

29. “You can’t keep looking down on people.”

“So having standards is called looking down on others now?”

30. “You know what I hate?”

“The smell of cigars?”

“I mean other than that.”

31. “Don’t just stand there! Help me get out!”

“There is no way out.”

32. “It’s hopeless. We’ll never be able to–”

“If you don’t quit with that quitter talk, you’ll have a free knuckle sandwich!”

33. “I’m just trying to be logical.”

“You’re just trying to be a jerk.”

34. “I hate this job.”

“Keep quiet, and dig faster.”

35. “This isn’t what I wanted.”

“No, but it is what you need.”

36. “I want a refund.”

“A refund for what? I never sold you anything.”

37. “I love ice cream. But I also hate diabetes.”

38. “I think I hurt his feelings, but I’m not sure. It’s kinda hard to tell.”

39. “I think the cat distribution system is broken.”

“What makes you say that?”

40. “Why are there cows in our backyard?”

“I don’t know, but I can’t complain about free milk and beef.”

41. “Are they coming?”

“No. They’re already here.”

42. “What is that noise?”

“It sounds like…a heartbeat.”

43. “Well, this isn’t disturbing at all.”

44. “Have you ever wanted to be a princess?”

“No. Sounds like a lot of work.”

45. “I used to think you were mean and uptight, but you’re actually really nice.”

“Okay…is that supposed to be a compliment or something?”

46. “I need some advice.”

“Advice on what exactly?”

47. “This seems like frivolous spending.”

“It’s not frivolous spending. It’s an investment.”

48. “I feel like there’s a barrier between us.”

“Yes, that’s what these brick walls were designed for.”

49. “You’ve been kinda quiet lately. Is it something I said?”

“Not exactly.”

50. “You’re comparing apples to oranges.”

“No, I’m comparing two completely different things.”

51. “So, how was work?”

“It was unusually peaceful. I didn’t like it.”

52. “He took the compass!”

“That’s alright. I still got the map.”

53. “We’re all gonna die.”

“Then let’s make our deaths count.”

54. “Please tell me you didn’t leave the grenades at home.”

55. “The police are after her. We need to hide her!”

“And get arrested for assisting a fugitive? I don’t think so.”

56. “I’m going to protect you, no matter what happens.”

57. “Where did you get that sword from?”

“We should go.”

58. “We need to say the password to open the door.”

“And you have no idea what the password is, do you?”

59. “You hate me.”

“I never said that.”

60. “They know.”

“Perfect. Just perfect.”

61. “I told you that information was between you and me.”

62. “You’re not supposed to feed sharks!”

63. “I had the strangest dream.”

“Unfortunately, it wasn’t a dream at all.”

64. “Would you like a cup of despair?”

“I think I’ll stick with apple juice, if that’s okay.”

65. “This ghost town is pretty cool.”

“I suppose.”

66. “It’s okay to be alone every now and then.”

“Says the lone wolf of the group.”

67. “No one loves me.”

“What makes you say that?”

68. “Would you stop cracking jokes? We’ve got work to do.”

“I’m just trying to lighten the mood.”

69. “I wasn’t aware everyone had a horrid opinion of me.”

70. “When are you going to put two and two together?!”

71. “I don’t think you’re supposed to feed frogs cookies.”

“Well, they haven’t killed him.”

72. “Are you mad at me?”

“Not yet. My brain is overheating at the moment.”

73. “There are three bowls of porridge. Do you think the three bears live here?”

74. “I have no idea how this machine works, but I’m not afraid to use it.”

75. “Here, try out my boomerang.”

“You’re just hoping I get hit in the face with it, aren’t you?”