"He said", "she said" should NEVER be used to end a sentence. It doesn't provide any description. I like to elaborate, add words to describe the way in which the character spoke, as well as adding actions. I’d use adjectives, “he uttered, in a joyful tone’ but it’s best not to over use them.
Another thing I wouldn't say "Go and get me that magazine!" he shouted. The exclamation point already indicates he’s raising his voice.
Nor would I say "Go and get me that magazine!" he exclaimed. I wouldn't use the word exclaim because I have already added an exclamation point therefore already making the readers aware.
Another thing I neglect in my writing is this. "Stop playing with that." John said to his playful daughter.
Full stops should only be used at the end of sentences. I'd replace the full stop with a comma. The full stop would be placed after the word 'daughter' as it's the end of the sentence.
What I would write:
"Stop playing with that," John to his playful daughter.
(And of course the basics, always capitalize when using a name or place)
Another thing I wouldn't say "Go and get me that magazine!" he shouted. The exclamation point already indicates he’s raising his voice.
Nor would I say "Go and get me that magazine!" he exclaimed. I wouldn't use the word exclaim because I have already added an exclamation point therefore already making the readers aware.
Another thing I neglect in my writing is this. "Stop playing with that." John said to his playful daughter.
Full stops should only be used at the end of sentences. I'd replace the full stop with a comma. The full stop would be placed after the word 'daughter' as it's the end of the sentence.
What I would write:
"Stop playing with that," John to his playful daughter.
(And of course the basics, always capitalize when using a name or place)
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