i always thought beat was a bit lazy too, but i still use it. the example of "eyes mist up" used earlier doesn't necessarily tell me the dialogue is pausing. i used to get hung up on finding other ways to use "beat" but i just said "screw it' and used it.
I am addicted to ... though, probably too much. and i tend to use -- in action lines, which im sure isn't the best way to write it. |