Is too much dialogue in a short story bad?

Too much dialogue in a novel can be bad. It might bore the reader or prevent the author from effectively describing the setting and action. Good novels usually have a balance of dialogue, description, and action.

Yes, it can be. Excessive dialogue can make the story feel sluggish and might bore the readers/viewers.

It really depends. If the dialogue overshadows the action and description, making the story feel unbalanced, that's probably too much.

Well, if the dialogue starts to outweigh the action and description, it could be too much. Also, if it doesn't move the plot forward or develop characters, it might be excessive.

It really depends. If the dialogue feels repetitive or doesn't move the story forward, it might be too much.

It really depends. If the dialogue feels repetitive or doesn't move the story forward, it can be too much. But if it adds depth to characters or builds tension, it's often just right.

It depends on the genre and the style of the novel. In some, like thrillers, too much dialogue can slow the pace. But in character-driven stories, more might be okay.

Sure can! If there's too much dialogue and not enough action or description, it can get overwhelming and make the story drag.

It depends. If the dialogue moves the story forward or reveals important character traits, it might not be too much. But if it's repetitive or doesn't add much, then maybe.

Yes, it can. If there's an excessive amount of dialogue, it might make the story feel unbalanced and lack descriptive or action elements.