Have you ever noticed that sometimes you find yourself saying she said/he said/ they said over and over and over again? Everyone does it, including me. Here's a list of words to say instead of 'said' or 'says' after dialogue;

(I found a lot of these on Pintrest, it is really helpful for all kinds of writing stuff. Also, don't be afraid to look it up! A Thesaurus is a writer's best friend!)

Normally spoken:
Stated|  Spoke|  Remarked|  Reported|  Added|  Admitted|  Advised|  Answered|  Assumed|  Bargained|  Began|  Claimed|  Commented|  Decided|  Described|  Estimated|  Instructed|  Insisted|  Lied|  Mentioned|  Nagged| Noted| Notified| Objected| Observed|  Pointed out|  Revealed|  Suggested|  Taunted| Thought| Told| Urged|

Spoken in question:
Questioned|  Asked|  Inquired|  Begged|  Pleaded|

Spoken quietly:
Whispered|  Muttered|  Mumbled|  Murmured|  Prayed|  Stammered|  Uttered|

Spoken happily:
Exclaimed|  Cheered|  Sang|  Giggled|  Cheered|  Joked| Babbled|  Grinned|  Laughed|

Spoken in answer: 
Answered|  Replied|  Explained|  Responded|  Admitted|  Agreed|  Acknowledged|  Approved|  Denied|  Indicated|  Related|  Repeated| Replied|  Restated|  

Sadly spoken:
Cried|  Sobbed|  Whined|  Groaned|  Complained|  Feared|  Moaned|  Pleaded|

Spoken loudly:
Yelled|  Shouted|  Belted|  Boomed|  Called|  Exclaimed|  Announced|  Boasted|  Bragged|  Commanded|  Expressed|  Lectured|  Ordered|  Roared|  Screamed| Shouted| Shrieked|  Stormed|  Wailed|

Spoken Angrily:
Hissed|  Demanded|  Snapped|  Barked|  Ranted|  Grunted| Argued|  Demanded|  Ruled|  Scolded|  Sneered|

Spoken comfortingly:
Comforted|  Assured|  Reassured|  Calmed| 

I hope this was helpful!