in bad fanfiction (and bad writing) it seems like the author goes to great lengths to avoid using the word “said”
“sighed” “muttered” “questioned” etc etc. and if there’s ever a “said” its usually modified as hell. “said humbly” etc etc etc.
I HATE THAT!! JUST USE THE WORD “SAID” AND END THE…
People perform a lot of actions while they’re talking in fanfic too.
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ananthymous said:
There’s something to be said for being concise!
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gastrophobia said:
my favorite is “said hotly” because it kinda IS hot
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mrbildango reblogged this from magnoliapearl and added:
lot of actions while they’re talking
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