Make the best use of quotes — encore
Quotes bring life to a story. They inspire, inform, enlighten and engage us. They bring the voices of others to us.
There is an art to including “real people” in stories. It takes insight, patience and thinking.
To that end, we are sharing a previously published post: “‘Real People’ Quotes: We Can Do Better.”
First published in January 2010, the key takeaways are:
- Think of quotes not as add-ons but as key elements of your story, especially coverage of a speech
- Avoid what can become an obligatory reaction quote to a speech or an event
- Be creative and think ahead
Check out the post for more tips on how to get real people into your stories in effective ways.
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