I'm currently working on this ridonkulous short, which most likely will not be a national bestseller, but I had a question on my MC, anyway. Because this could also pertain to future works of mine.
MC is a loud, hearty, booming-voice kind of man. He's not a salesman, but he's attempting to be one in the story. I feel a little lost on what to do as far as his speech, though. The way I picture his conversation with person-he-is-trying-to-sell-to, he's not talking normal, but only emphasizing certain syllables.
Say, at one point in the talk he goes, "But this is AB-sa-LUTE-ly perfect for you!" I don't know if that's proper to do during the WHOLE talk, and besides, it might become tiring to read. But would a few words like that be okay to throw in? Italicizing absolutely, and writing it like I did above produce two different effects, and the way my man is talking, only the former is right in my head.
But is that proper? Too distracting or weird?
I'd love to hear some tips and thoughts on this!
