How do you pull a quote without an official interview?
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I'm not sure if is ok to pull a quote from an author or some expert without an actual phone or email interview.
Is using a quote from another substantial source (such as book they've written or other interview) as legit as speaking with the expert yourself?
If I can't reach the source, could I still say "...according to Dr. so-and-so, author of so-and-so, kids should eat their veggies. "Smoothies are a perfect solution" Dr.so-and-so says. ?????? Is this okay using a book quote, lecture, previous interview, or some other source without my personally having spoken to the expert...
Is using a quote from another substantial source (such as book they've written or other interview) as legit as speaking with the expert yourself?
If I can't reach the source, could I still say "...according to Dr. so-and-so, author of so-and-so, kids should eat their veggies. "Smoothies are a perfect solution" Dr.so-and-so says. ?????? Is this okay using a book quote, lecture, previous interview, or some other source without my personally having spoken to the expert...
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Permalink Reply by Kat Rosati on -
Yes it is. You just have to cite where the quote came from. Such as in Dr. so-and-so's book [insert title] s/he states "kids should eat their veggies". As long as you make sure you give credit to the author and where the information came from you are fine.
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Permalink Reply by Karen Eubank on -
Attribute the quote to the original source.
"Smoothies are a perfect solution," Dr. Jones said in his recently released book Smoothie Factory.
According to Dr. Jones latest book,Smoothie Factory, the smoothie is a perfect breakfast solution.
However, that said, it is always preferable to get an original quote. You'd be surprised how easy it is to get a call returned when you say you are a journalist!
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Permalink Reply by Dee on -
Thanks, Karen! An original quote is always best, I think...but there are just times when a quick pull-out quote come in handy.
Thanks again.
Karen Eubank said:Attribute the quote to the original source.
"Smoothies are a perfect solution," Dr. Jones said in his recently released book Smoothie Factory.
According to Dr. Jones latest book,Smoothie Factory, the smoothie is a perfect breakfast solution.
However, that said, it is always preferable to get an original quote. You'd be surprised how easy it is to get a call returned when you say you are a journalist!
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Permalink Reply by Holly Bowne on
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I'm so glad you asked that question, Dee. I wondered the same thing myself. I have read that you can use any quote from a press release without actually having to speak with the source, if you ever come across that situation.
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