What’s In A Beta Reader? Part 3
Expressions.
“So jump,” he sneered up at me.
Apparently one of my characters sneers a lot. Who knew? My beta pointed out that unless I meant for him to be laughing at the MC with contempt, maybe I should reword it.
SNEER: To smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Ouch… Um, no, that was not my intent. At all.
Sometimes, it’s better to stick with said.
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