The Novel Writing Podcast

Dialogue Tags vs. Action Tags

Episode 185

SAID IS DEAD. Or is it? Do you even need to use dialogue tags?

Action tags are the kings of showing over telling in dialogue, and when used correctly can deliver a far weightier emotional punch than dialogue tags.

Listen in for more of why these two are different, and why there's a clear winner!

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