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“James Blish told me I had the worst case of "said bookism" (that is, using every word except said to indicate dialogue). He told me to limit the verbs to said, replied, asked, and answered and only when absolutely necessary.”

Quote by Anne McCaffrey

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Anne McCaffrey (April 1, 1926 - November 21, 2011) was an American science fiction writer, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series. Her works combined elements of fantasy, science fiction, and adventure, making a profound impact on the science fiction genre. more

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