Can You Start a Soliloquy?

When you start writing a soliloquy, first pick a character who has some kind of strong feelings or a difficult decision to make. Then imagine what that character would say about the situation.

Can you write a soliloquy?

A soliloquy is a monologue spoken by a theatrical character which expresses the character's inner thoughts and emotions. Soliloquies may be written in common prose, but the most famous soliloquies—including those by Hamlet and countless other William Shakespeare characters—are written in poetic verse.

What are the rules of a soliloquy?

There aren't really any rules for writing a soliloquy – simply let your characters speak their minds! Be aware, though, that the form of the soliloquy will tell the audience something about the character and their state of mind.