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I just chatted writing with the @latimes spring interns and, among other things, shared four tips on using quotes. Now I’ll share with you. Quote Tip No. 1: Review the sentence before each quote. Such lead-ins often give away too much of the quote and can be trimmed or cut.
Quote Tip No. 2: Capture dialogue. If you report exchanges between people--whether in speech, text or emails--it’s like inserting a little movie into your story. @finneganLAT shows how: latimes.com/california/sto…
Quote Tip No. 3: Use only quotes from action, not interviews. This works best for events you watch unfold, like this: latimes.com/nation/la-na-d…
