The Post About Said.

Said. Simple, easy. I don't really like using descriptive words such as sneered or exclaimed. I really like to have my character do the describing for me. I feel like the emotion or idea I'm trying to get across should be noticeable in what the person says or how their face looks as opposed to me tossing in a word that completely takes away from the total image.

My devotional just told me that this was ok. And I am super happy about it. "Keeping dialogue cues to a minimum lets the true essence of your story shine."

That being said there is absolutely nothing wrong with mixing things up and adding some dialogue cues throughout your writing.
Here are some great ones:

Normal:

• stated
• spoke
• remarked 
• reported
• added

Ask a Question?:

• inquired 
• requested 
• begged

Happily:

• rejoiced
• laughed
• joked 
• giggled
• smirked
• marveled
• cheered
• chimed
• beemed

Angrily:

• demanded
• hissed
• fumed
• thundered
• sneered
• grunted
• roared

Bossily:

• commanded 
• ordered 
• insisted

Quietly:

• mumbled 
• whispered
• muttered

If you guys can think of any more great words to use instead of "said" add them in the comments. Pretty please.