There are multiple ways I've seen of how people use this in stories. They either use bold, or do this:
Sarah: Hi.
Ben: Yo.
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And what about text speak? Like, would you use that in books?
I think the best way to use texting in stories is by making it like an actual dialogued area, but using Italics for it to show how it is not talking, but texting.
So something like this:
I pulled out my phone to do a quick check of any messages. When the screen lit up and allowed me to see my texts, I saw his. In happiness, a small squeal escaped my mouth as he had actually texted me! Opening the message, I read, "Hey, Brenda."
"Hey. How are you?" I texted back.
He replied, "Nothing much. You?"
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Etc.
It just seems more professional this way, not like it's all over the page, etc.
As far as text speak? It's best to not use it. I understand how you may feel about that, as you may defend it and say how it is natural and so on, but it is very hurtful to the eyes, and you'll probably lose readers over it.
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