: Re: Alternatives to "he said" in dialogue I'm working on my first fiction story. And one mechanical thing I struggle with is how to identify the speakers in dialog without constantly saying "Bob

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You already have some very good answers here, but it's also worth looking up synonyms for tweaking the mood and feeling for said -

Sshhh ‘I've found a very important clue’ Bob whispered.
Bob grumbled under his breath ‘I've found an important clue’ but it might be too late.
Bob hollered ‘I've found an important clue’!
‘I've found an important clue’ Bob opined.
Bob uttered with steely intention ‘I've found an important clue’.

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