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Old 05-25-2013, 04:53 AM   #29
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Originally Posted by Solitaire1 View Post
I agree that when used properly ellipses are an aid when writing dialog since it can better indicate the gaps when someone is speaking, better than a common can. Like with any punctuation, improper use hinders reader.
The good thing with dialog in books is that you do not have these annoying gaps that we have in real life.
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