Writing 101 Learn About Dialogue Tags. Writing Tips and Creative Ways to Work Around the Word “Said”

Dialogue is how your characters express themselves verbally—usually in conversation with each other. It might look like this: â€Å"What do you want for dinner?† Jack asked his friend John. â€Å"I don’t know—you decide,† John replied. The dialogue tag is the phrase that lets the readers know who is saying what, and how they’re saying it.