The Writer carried an article entitled Ten rules for success & happiness writing fiction by Elmore Leonard. Under the heading Never use a verb other then "said" to carry dialogue, he said
I once noticed Mary McCarthy ending a line with "she asseverated." and had to stop reading to get the dictionary.
Most Kind and Gracious Madam, you have done what others have only dreamt of: showing me something I don't know. Major props to you.
Yes, you made your Diplomacy check and I thank you for the open and honest response. It will likely be the only such that I receive.
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I once noticed Mary McCarthy ending a line with "she asseverated." and had to stop reading to get the dictionary.
Most Kind and Gracious Madam, you have done what others have only dreamt of: showing me something I don't know. Major props to you.
Yes, you made your Diplomacy check and I thank you for the open and honest response. It will likely be the only such that I receive.