FYI - If you're wondering whether to use digits or spelled-out numbers in Dialogue sections, the answer is to spell them out.
Otherwise, general grammar rules apply to action/description sections. Happy writing, all!
Screenwriting : Numbers in dialogue by Donnalyn Vojta
Screenwriter at Mr. Noodles Productions, LLC ♦ Screenwriter
1 year ago
Numbers in dialogue
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Thanks for the helpful reminder, Donnalyn Vojta!
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I agree, Donnalyn Vojta. I try to always use spelled-out numbers in dialogue. It's easier for the reader to see spelled-out numbers than digits.
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I spell it out so I have control how it is said.
“a million dollars” vs “one million dollars”.
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Two exceptions that I've seen are years and names that contain numbers. No need to write them out. Just write, "Stage32 has been around since 2011."
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Ty, yes! True on both... Glad you pointed that out.
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I spell it out unless it is really long.
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Good point, Dan Guardino. Imagine writing dialogue for Sheldon Cooper if he were to brag about the number of decimals of Pi he could recite.