As we close out the 31st and final day of Women’s History Month, I want to connect this idea to a woman whose work was rooted in the very concept of community—someone whose impact shaped movements, not just moments. Let’s talk about Fannie Lou Hamer.

Today on Tony Tips Tuesdays™, we’re diving into the art of subtext in dialogue, and because today marks the 10th day of Women’s History Month, we’ll also spotlight a woman whose courage carried powerful meaning beneath the surface of her words. Because sometimes what someone chooses not to say directly becomes the most powerful message of all.

Letting your characters walk into the unknown is one of the most powerful tools in your writer’s toolbox. It’s what separates flat stories from unforgettable ones, and passive characters from legends.