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Readers don't tend to notice 'said', while it's there in the sentence, it doesn't give the sentence any life. It gets the job done, mostly...

Here are some options to try!

whispered / muttered / mumbled → soft or secretive

shouted / yelled / barked → anger, urgency

growled / hissed → danger, teasing, frustration

murmured / breathed → intimacy, vulnerability

snapped / barked / snapped back → irritation, defensiveness

laughed / chuckled / giggled → laughing, fun, playful or flirty

asked / questioned / queried / inquired → curiosity, questioning

demanded / insisted → authority or control

sighed / groaned → fatigue, exasperation, longing

When you're looking to replace said, think about why. You'll generally want to do this when you need the following:

when the tone of the line needs more context.

when you want to show emotion instead of telling it.

when your character’s body language, action, or expression can do the talking instead.

Take a look at the scene you're writing, is the character saying their line? Or are they yelling it? Screaming it? Are they enraged, or perhaps is their voice a broken whisper from grief?

When character is angry:

Snapped

Spat

Snarled

Hissed

Barked

...or sad:

Choked

Mumbled

Managed

Croaked

Murmured

...or if they're feeling nervous:

Stammered

Babbled

Rambled

Muttered

Squeaked

...and even when flirting:

Coaxed

Purred

Teased

Hummed

Do you think he makes AUs specifically in game and ship his sonas w/ his friend's

It's 2AM

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When a character notices something quickly:

»-♡→ Spotted »-♡→ Caught sight of »-♡→ Glimpsed »-♡→ Noticed »-♡→ Detected »-♡→ Clocked »-♡→ Picked out »-♡→ Espied »-♡→ Observed »-♡→ Sighted

...or if they're searching for something:

➺ Scanned ➺ Surveyed ➺ Examined ➺ Inspected ➺ Searched ➺ Swept their gaze across ➺ Looked over ➺ Studied ➺ Pored over ➺ Scrutinized

...or if they're admiring something:

➵ Beheld ➵ Gazed at ➵ Admired ➵ Marveled at ➵ Took in ➵ Drank in ➵ Appreciated ➵ Feasted their eyes on ➵ Reveled in ➵ Absorbed

...or if they're shocked or horrified:

̗̀➛ Witnessed ̗̀➛ Stared at ̗̀➛ Gawked at ̗̀➛ Recoiled from the sight of ̗̀➛ Bore witness to ̗̀➛ Froze at the sight of ̗̀➛ Locked eyes on ̗̀➛ Gaped at ̗̀➛ Couldn't look away from ̗̀➛ Found themselves staring at

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Today we are celebrating @sharksdonthavescales!

I’m a little late, but I was trying to finish your gift fic. Surprise! It’s to say thank you for being born, and for being one of the kindest, sweetest, nicest, most supportive people I know. I’m lucky to call you my friend! I hope you’ve had a birthday as wonderful as yourself, and you enjoy the story. Love you, gurl! <3

This is for Day 1 of Kyman Week Ninjas :)) just wanted an alternative one for today too

Both Eric and Kyle are weebs but they both bully each other for it

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When the flavor is pleasant:

»-♡→ Savored »-♡→ Relished »-♡→ Sampled »-♡→ Enjoyed »-♡→ Sipped »-♡→ Drank

...or when the flavor is unpleasant:

➺ Grimaced at ➺ Recoiled from ➺ Winced at ➺ Gagged on ➺ Choked down ➺ Soured

...or if they're being cautious:

➵ Tested ➵ Nibbled ➵ Sampled ➵ Dabbed ➵ Experimented with ➵ Licked

...or when they're eager to taste:

̗̀➛ Devoured ̗̀➛ Gobbled ̗̀➛ Inhaled ̗̀➛ Wolfed down ̗̀➛ Feasted on ̗̀➛ Ravaged

...and even when they're analyzing the flavor:

⬩➤ Detected ⬩➤ Noticed ⬩➤ Discerned ⬩➤ Picked up ⬩➤ Identified ⬩➤ Played with

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