Quotes are great for any type of creative writing project, whether you’re writing an article, a book, or even a poem! You can find countless inspirational and motivational quotes to fit almost any theme or topic. And best of all, they are usually short and to the point, so you won’t have to spend a lot of time thinking of new lines for your writing.
Why Should You Use Quotes In Your Work?
It’s always nice when someone sticks up for you in your time of need, whether that’s financially, emotionally, or even in a crisis. This sort of support can help guide you through tough times and make you a stronger person because you can relate to the words spoken. And what’s more, when you’re in a creative writing class or even just need some inspiration, you can pull up a short quote and keep the inspiring words in the front of your mind as you work.
How Do I Find Quotes For My Project?
You can find almost any quote you want to use in a search engine like Google or Bing. Just enter the keyword “quotes” followed by the phrase you are searching for, like “inspirational quotes for writers.” You will be presented with a long list of matching quotes, from which you can choose the one(s) that you want to use. Remember, however, that the words of wisdom you find online may not be suitable for your project. Sometimes the context in which a quote is given can make all the difference. You may have to do some research into whether or not this particular quote is appropriate for your niche.
How Do I Cite My Sources?
Most people cite their sources when they give credit where credit is due. When you use quotes you must provide enough information for your readers to know where the quote came from. You can do this in a number of ways:
- Include the source of the quote within the body of your work. This is usually done by adding a parenthetical citation within the body of your work. (Check out this article on how to add sources to your work.)
- If the source is not readily available, you can include a footnote with a link to the source. (Check out this article on how to add sources to your work.)
- You can even just use the author’s name if the author is widely known. (Check out this article on how to add sources to your work.)
- Never miss a chance to cite your sources! If you found a source and it wasn’t readily available, you can still cite it. Simply put the relevant information into your bibliography at the end of your paper. (Check out this article on how to add sources to your work.)
- If you are writing an article for publication, include a Works Cited page at the end of your article. (Check out this article on how to add sources to your work.)
Whatever method you choose, make sure you provide enough information for your readers to know where you got the quote. If you don’t, they may not understand the context in which it is given and could potentially misinterpret it.
When Should I Use Quotes And When Should I Leave Them Out?
You should never leave out quotes unless you have something important to add. For example, if you are writing an article and would like to include a quote from an expert in the field, you would leave out the quote if you don’t have the time to fully describe what he or she said. (But you would want to use the quote in your article if it was an appropriate one for the theme or topic at hand.)
If you choose to use a quote, leave out the first two paragraphs of the article, if they aren’t directly relevant to the topic at hand. Then, at the end of the article, you can either bring the quote back in or leave it out, depending on the context of your article. (Check out this article on how to add sources to your work and this article on how to structure an informational interview.)
Quotes should be a part of every article you write. You can either use them in the body of your work or at the end as a summary or wrap up. Just make sure you are using the right ones for the right reasons. Sometimes the most memorable quotes are the ones that are most relevant to the current situation – that way, when your reader comes across them in their search, they will immediately think of you and your article!