EPISODE · Aug 28, 2019 · 12 MIN
How to use quotation marks (speech marks) in writing
from The Editing Podcast
Denise and Louise discuss how to use quote marks (or speech marks) in writing ... and when not to use them. Summary of the ShowWhat are quote marks for?Should I use straight or curly quote marks?Should I use single or double quote marks?Where does the closing quote mark go in relation to other punctuation?When not to use quote marksEditing Bites‘How to punctuate dialogue in a novel’: (blog) http://bit.ly/2vYflIf‘How to punctuate dialogue in a novel’: (video playlist): http://bit.ly/2ZzUCXG‘Worry-free Writing: how to use quote marks’: http://bit.ly/2ZyTzagOther ResourcesChicago Manual of StylePenguin Guide to PunctuationNew Hart’s RulesAsk Us a QuestionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button: http://bit.ly/EditPodFBDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditingLouise Harnby | Fiction Editor: bit.ly/HarnbyEditingMusic Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Denise and Louise discuss how to use quote marks (or speech marks) in writing ... and when not to use them.
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