Quotes or no, for Hiccup
I have a character unleash a monster hiccup in a scene. I'd like advice regarding whether or not it should be in quotes.
Here's the scene, in summary
"Hiccup!" Jane tried not to look embarrassed.
[Characters carry on]
"Hiccup!" This time, she was embarrassed.
[Conversation turns to focus on the hiccups]
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If you really feel the need to have whatever noise she makes expressed as dialogue, I would write it as "Hic!"
However, I personally would either write it as Hic! to indicate it's more of a sound than speech, or just relate it narratively:
Jane hiccuped loudly, startling even herself. She tried not to look embarrassed.
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