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Originally Posted by dragoness129
This is a very interesting thread. Great idea!
I love the examples! Variety is really great to have in a story! ^_^
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Thank you very much!
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Originally Posted by Maha-Aamir
I have to say I am one of those who find 'said' quite boring too... I often look for other words to replace it. I think if two characters are having a general, non animated talk, then using said is fine but there are some places where there should be other descriptive words, specially if the voice of the character is described or face expressions and specially the way a character laughs, makes fun or winks etc... it becomes more like watching a mentally projected movie while you read 
Oh and thanks a million Shiverpass for that list of words  |
I couldn't agree more, to be honest!
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Originally Posted by xuvrette
... If there are only two characters talking, after the first 2 said, I don't even put who is the one speaking after that.
Just dialogue. XD
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It could get confusing, maybe even repetitive for the reader. You might want to make sure you include their expressions and tone of voice with what they say. :)