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4. Avoid adverbs, especially after “he said” and “she said.” I heard this years ago, and since then, I've noticed how often these adverbs are used as a crutch.
by jamestimmins 8y ago
4. Avoid adverbs, especially after “he said” and “she said.”
I heard this years ago, and since then, I've noticed how often these adverbs are used as a crutch. It's a classic example of telling instead of showing. The best writers almost never break this one.
- kgwxd 8y agoIt's excesive in kids books and, because it comes after the quote, you've already said it out loud and you feel obligated to go back and fix your bad inflection.