EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 3 MIN
Dialogue Tags vs. Action Tags
from The Novel Writing Podcast
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!Read my prequel novella, The Orphan's Gambit, for FREE by clicking here.Send us Fan MailWhat to do next…Read transcripts & access interview recordings on SubstackApply for Author Coaching with ColleenTake the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate LinkRead Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm)Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally)Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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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! Read my prequel novella, The Orphan's Gambit, for FREE by clicking here. Send us Fan Mail What to do next… Read transcripts & access interview recordings on SubstackApply for Author Coaching wi...
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