How to use quotation marks (speech marks) in writing - a podcast by Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)

from 2019-08-28T04:30

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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/2ZyTzag

Other ResourcesChicago Manual of StylePenguin Guide to Punctuation
New 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/EditPodFB
Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditing
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