Quotations go around dialog, œYou’re the best teacher, ever, said Julie. They’re also used to set out terminology (usually as an indication the writer/character is being sarcastic: That guy was a real œwinner. 

Things to remember”make sure the quotes face the correct way (this font doesn’t allow for me to give an example, but open quotes (looks like a backward comma) to start dialog, close quote to end the dialog).

Also remember that the speaker’s words are considered a paragraph. So, not:

œDad, where did I put my sneakers? œOn the counter, said Dad.

But:

œDad, where did I put my sneakers?

œOn the counter, said Dad.

Natasha Deen author
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