{"id":5391,"date":"2023-05-18T18:28:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T17:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.novlr.org\/?post_type=writing_tips&#038;p=5391"},"modified":"2023-09-12T13:11:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:11:21","slug":"vary-your-language-with-synonyms-to-use-instead-of-said","status":"publish","type":"writing_tips","link":"https:\/\/www.novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/writing_tips\/vary-your-language-with-synonyms-to-use-instead-of-said\/","title":{"rendered":"Vary Your Language With Synonyms To Use Instead Of &#8220;Said&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While there is nothing wrong with the word &#8220;said&#8221; in and of itself, variety is the key to exciting writing that keeps readers engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining action beats with varied synonyms <em>as well as<\/em> &#8220;said&#8221; yields the most interesting and varied results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples you can use in your next project to keep your writing varied:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 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