1. Jhunter

    Jhunter Mmm, bacon. Contributor

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2011
    Messages:
    1,218
    Likes Received:
    45
    Location:
    Southern California

    Out of curiosity...

    Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by Jhunter, Jun 26, 2012.

    Do you dudes and dudettes prefer to write/read your dialogue tags as:

    "said Bob"

    or

    "Bob said"

    And why do you prefer it either way?
     
  2. louis1

    louis1 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2012
    Messages:
    236
    Likes Received:
    7
    I like '' Bonjour, dit Sarah. '' Cause I mostly read in french (which makes me look sophisticated of course). lol but seriously I would go with ''said Bob.'' it sounds better to my non-english ear.
     
  3. minstrel

    minstrel Leader of the Insquirrelgency Supporter Contributor

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2010
    Messages:
    10,742
    Likes Received:
    9,991
    Location:
    Near Sedro Woolley, Washington
    To my ears, "said Bob" sounds like juvenile literature (I think I remember reading it all the time in the old Tom Swift, Jr. adventures), whereas "Bob said" is for adults. But that's just me.
     
  4. Cassiopeia Phoenix

    Cassiopeia Phoenix New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2012
    Messages:
    201
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Brazil
    It depends. If the previous paragraph is about the character who will speak, I use "said Bob". When the previous paragraph is about another character or a situation that does not involve the character, I use "Bob said". The latter happens with much more frequency.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice