Try to give your characters different voices; vary their descriptions, have them speak using different slang. Give your characters their own personalities so they don't all sound the same. For example, an educated character may use bigger words than others, while one from a poorer background may talk simpler and to the point.
While good grammar in your writing is important, it can add realism if your character's speech isn't perfect; adding an accent or slang words and phrases can help diversify your characters.
Watch Your Wording
He said/she said gets old real quick, and when used too often, can make your writing look amateurish. Try to change it up:
While good grammar in your writing is important, it can add realism if your character's speech isn't perfect; adding an accent or slang words and phrases can help diversify your characters.
Watch Your Wording
He said/she said gets old real quick, and when used too often, can make your writing look amateurish. Try to change it up:
Casual
remarked stated spoke added replied relayed uttered called alluded assured blurted expressed told noted voiced |
Anger
shouted bellowed yelled screamed exclaimed boomed fumed demanded grunted roared ranted hissed snapped sneered threatened |
Happy
joked smirked cheered laughed smiled sang chimed beamed exclaimed snickered chuckled |
Pushy/Bossy
pushed demanded commanded insisted ordered dictated scoffed threatened taunted contested criticized barked |
Fearful
trembled stuttered stammered whimpered whispered muttered begged gulped |
Answering
answered replied explained responded acknowledged admitted claimed advised told revealed |
Sad
cried wept sobbed whimpered Stammered bawled begged pleaded wailed |
Tired
mumbled groaned muttered sighed breathed panted grunted uttered |
Quietly
whispered muttered mumbled hushed uttered breathed |
Silent Thinking
pondered wondered thought reflected predicted perceived |
Inquisitive
asked inquired quizzed pressed requested questioned |