tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post5608405891177141550..comments2024-03-27T03:25:59.119-04:00Comments on Robyn Campbell: Tags, tags, and more tags and Dialogue, too.Robyn Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-30089820659224482032010-08-20T09:22:00.180-04:002010-08-20T09:22:00.180-04:00Perfect timing. I've been over-tagging bunche...Perfect timing. I've been over-tagging bunches lately...I say with a slight wince (hee hee). And Woo Hoo to Jody! I've already got her book preordered.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-88802011885730792532010-08-19T01:09:06.940-04:002010-08-19T01:09:06.940-04:00Hi Robyn, I think dialog tags are kind of like pun...Hi Robyn, I think dialog tags are kind of like punctuation. If the dialog is doing its job, you don't really notice them.Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-92104627574456067632010-08-18T23:44:26.166-04:002010-08-18T23:44:26.166-04:00Hi Robyn, I am guilty of using plenty of dialogue ...Hi Robyn, I am guilty of using plenty of dialogue tags. Now I am making an conscious effort to curb it and make it more real.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-22731877060086561402010-08-18T18:44:03.282-04:002010-08-18T18:44:03.282-04:00Jody, I can't wait either. Girl! I am so excit...Jody, I can't wait either. Girl! I am so excited to read your book. I will probably read it in one sitting. Locking the kids and hubby out of the house till I'm done. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-18378769872275886302010-08-18T18:33:18.050-04:002010-08-18T18:33:18.050-04:00Oh Robyn, thank you for the shout out!! I can'...Oh Robyn, thank you for the shout out!! I can't wait to set off cyber fireworks for you! You've been such a cheerleader to so many of us. I, for one, appreciate just what an encouraging spirit you have! You're a blessing!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-23104361355220347512010-08-18T18:14:42.754-04:002010-08-18T18:14:42.754-04:00Katie, thank you. I know you love to write dialogu...Katie, thank you. I know you love to write dialogue. And I've learned a lot from you girl. See? I was paying attention. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-43648798278487340362010-08-18T18:13:06.504-04:002010-08-18T18:13:06.504-04:00Kelly, thanks. I know I love to write dialogue, bu...Kelly, thanks. I know I love to write dialogue, but my characters beg to do more than just breath. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-62094667946121403992010-08-18T17:41:03.119-04:002010-08-18T17:41:03.119-04:00This is a SUPER helpful post on dialogue Robyn!! I...This is a SUPER helpful post on dialogue Robyn!! I love writing dialogue. And I so agree with you. Sometimes I like straight up dialogue too...without the tags.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-54044489378344986672010-08-18T15:20:44.300-04:002010-08-18T15:20:44.300-04:00I love your hyperventilating remark. That cracked...I love your hyperventilating remark. That cracked me up! All good advice here for us Robyn. Thanks so much. I think it's good advice to read it out loud. You gain such perspective as both a reader and a writer when you truly hear the dialogue.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-743915968250081932010-08-18T15:12:07.129-04:002010-08-18T15:12:07.129-04:00Patti, and everything in its place. I hear my word...Patti, and everything in its place. I hear my words to the kids echoing in my ear. :) Gotcha girl!Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-2934752025243038602010-08-18T14:36:16.560-04:002010-08-18T14:36:16.560-04:00I actually like tags.
Like everything, they have t...I actually like tags.<br />Like everything, they have their place.<br /><br />PPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-36256562128787696102010-08-18T13:32:13.800-04:002010-08-18T13:32:13.800-04:00Kristi, tags are the bane of my existence. But I&#...Kristi, tags are the bane of my existence. But I'm learning. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-32699626421000163042010-08-18T12:32:36.239-04:002010-08-18T12:32:36.239-04:00Great post! Tags are my enemies. I swear they jump...Great post! Tags are my enemies. I swear they jump up and bite me every time!! :)Kristi Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527544253341529009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-18976103194923267512010-08-18T10:25:21.974-04:002010-08-18T10:25:21.974-04:00Pat, you make a body feel so good, especially when...Pat, you make a body feel so good, especially when a body needs to hear it. I loves you. And loved that example. I could actually hear the clickety-clack. Nice touch! :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-74332547408909969422010-08-18T10:22:34.248-04:002010-08-18T10:22:34.248-04:00And she threw several dishes his way and when she ...And she threw several dishes his way and when she was finished, Scott had dip from head to toe. That thought was nice. hehe<br /><br />I get what you're saying, but there is a place for, "the Dolphins are numero uno," she said.<br /><br />And as far as them winning only in the fictional world, WATCH OUT. It's almost FOOTBALL SEASON. woo-hoo, here they come, flying down the field, scoring touchdowns and the occasional field goal. The opponents are eating the Dolphins dust. YEAH!Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-13055905796323264742010-08-18T10:07:42.241-04:002010-08-18T10:07:42.241-04:00"Yes!" Tricia clickety-clacked a respons..."Yes!" Tricia clickety-clacked a response on her computer keyboard. "Robyn is back, with expansive good cheer and a tool box of tips."Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-3049575415929750102010-08-18T09:51:24.836-04:002010-08-18T09:51:24.836-04:00I don't use tags 'said', 'shouted&...I don't use tags 'said', 'shouted', etc. I do use:<br /><br />"Can you believe it?" Scott reached for his margarita.<br />"Yes." Robyn reached for the chips.<br />"The Dolphins actually won a game."<br />Robyn threw the chips at Scott.<br /><br />I try to use actions within the dialogue because, well, people don't stand/sit frozen in place while they talk. People do shrug, breathe, sigh, arch an eyebrow, reach for a chip, a drink, drum their fingers on the table, or, whatever. As much as the dialogue needs to flow, the characters need to react as well. <br /><br />Great post, my friend. Isn't it funny how the Dolphins only win in the ficitonal world?<br /><br />SScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.com