Welcome to Fiction Tip Friday, where I give you a quick-as-possible breakdown on the "Why?" behind some of the most common pieces of writing advice.   "It's really very simple," Tom explained. "You see--" Stop right there, Tom. Do you think I'm stupid or something? "Well...n-no!" Tom stuttered. "I-I, I mean--" See, Tom? You're doing … Continue reading Fiction Tip Friday – Stick to “Said”