<name> said. or said <name>?

said. or said ?

"[Name] said" vs. "said [Name]" : r/grammar - Reddit

Both are OK, but the former is technically better. It also said that you can say "said [pronoun]" when it is followed by nothing but a full stop.

said. or said ? | Absolute Write Water Cooler

said is the standard, true, and one shouldn't randomly mix it up with said , but as an occasional change, it works just fine.

When you use the name of a person with the word 'said,' is there any ...

You could use either without it being wrong. Said John, “I love puppies.” OR John said, “I love puppies.” Or the reverse: “I love puppies,” ...

"Said" Before Or After The Name In Fantasy? | Creative Writing Forums

"John said" and "said John" are both grammatically correct, though the latter is usually considered more old fashioned.

said: before or after the name? - SportsJournalists.com

Steak Snabler Well-Known Member. After, always. Only exception is if you are putting an independent clause afterward (e.g., said Smith, who ...

said John or John said | Writing Forums

"said John" is a bit more archaic, but people still use it. I prefer "John said", but it really doesn't matter which you use. Best rule of thumb ...

'Said' vs. 'says' in quotation attributions

Readers probably don't care much whether an article or story attributes quotations with “says” or “said.” Nor do many care whether it comes ...

Said Smith, Smith Said - Poynter

Is it acceptable to attribute a quote with a “said [name],” rather than “[name] said”? I dimly remember, somewhere along the way, a journalism teacher telling ...