When you are writing a book do you use "hello" BRITTANY SAID or "hello" SAID BRITTANY??

Question

I am writing a book and i want to know

Answer 1

i usually see the second one

Answer 2

The second option sounds better.

Good luck

Answer 3

It doesn't matter, really, but it depends.

It is  "Hello" said Brittany if you are going to add something (e.g "Hello" said Brittany "How are you?")

And "Hello" Brittany said if thats the only things she says.

Answer 4

"Hello", said Brittany,

Answer 5

The latter.

Answer 6

The latter.  To use the former, you'd reverse the order: Brittany said, "Hello."

Answer 7

said Brittany

Answer 8

the latter because it sounds better