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"This whole conversation is exasperating," I sighed.

I guess one could say, "Joe coughed, 'Bullshit,' into his fist."
No, I'm not offended. We'll just have to agree to disagree. I think, though, the point of the article was the overuse of dialogue tags in general when using movement or facial expression or something would better move the story along.

Bravo, Janet! for sticking to the topic offered for discussion. It is just this kind of rants that turned me off about the old site.

What it all boils down to is a question of personal style. We learn the generally accepted "rules," then we use them or not, as we see fit. If I didn't have work of my own to attend to, I'd go looking for quotes from successful, even famous, authors to support the claim.

Take care or live dangerously. I kind of like the latter, but it's your choice, based on your personal style.  JP

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vern wrote:

I think we're pretty much in agreement....

Indeed. I got what you saying back there Vern. My own comments are purely a personal point of view, a subjective take upon that one particular example.

As with most things, some examples work and others, albeit along the same lines, do not. 

The rule in my book is...   If it reads right it is, if doesn't, then it is not.

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Dill Carver wrote:

  The rule in my book is...   if it reads right it is, if doesn't, then it is not.

Probably needs punctuating properly smile

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vern wrote:
corra wrote:
vern wrote:

Rabbit hole? I don't know; you tell me. I certainly respect and most times follow your advice. Take care. Vern

You're down the rabbit hole, friend. wink

If so, I will try not to dig it any deeper. Thanks for responding. Take care. Vern

Not to say I won't be hopping in there with you one of these days! lol

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In the wake of the "stimulating" discussion we've had in this thread, I ran across and post this list (not complete by any means) of fairly famous authors who wrote while...at least, less than sober. Probably not too shabby company to keep as writers go if one is so inclined. A similar list could be made for other drugs. Well I found it interesting anyway. Take care

http://www.alternativereel.com/cult_fic … 0000000006

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vern wrote:

In the wake of the "stimulating" discussion we've had in this thread, I ran across and post this list (not complete by any means) of fairly famous authors who wrote while...at least, less than sober. Probably not too shabby company to keep as writers go if one is so inclined. A similar list could be made for other drugs. Well I found it interesting anyway. Take care

http://www.alternativereel.com/cult_fic … 0000000006

Some of the comments are classic.

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