As I said before, many of you led your story with the identity of the would-be hero being released. And many of you used this quote in your stories:
"McDowell risked his life without hesitation to try to save someone in trouble. He was a real hero," said Police Chief Barry Koperud.
But many of you used that quote late in your story, even at the end of your story. If you focused your lede on McDowell, doesn't that quote do the best job of supporting and illustrating your central point?
And if that's the case, why wouldn't it be the FIRST quote you use?
Make sure that quotes are placed where they are most effective in highlighting key points. Quite often, that means pairing the key point being made with the quote that best supports the key point.
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