These rules apply to American English and follow the Chicago Manual of Style, and in British English, according to New Hart’s Rules, the Oxford Style Guide. If you’re writing fiction and following the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), the general rule is simple: Spell out whole numbers from zero through one hundred and use numerals for larger numbers. If you’re writing fiction and following the Oxford Style Guide, New Hart’s Rules (NHR), the general rule is a little more detail

Kat’s Literary Services offers a wide range of support for authors at different stages of publishing. Let’s review the differences between our two most popular packages: The Essentials and The Fundamentals. The Essentials This package includes both copy editing and line editing by a single editor. The editor performs two read-throughs of the manuscript in one session. This includes: · Checking for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors · Checking for missing, wro

As we see more and more authors and influencers called out or “canceled” for using ableist language, we thought we’d produce a resource for authors on the subject. Words matter, and the way we use them and the order in which they appear in a sentence can elicit different reactions from readers, ranging from being perceived as ableist to being perceived as respectful. What one person considers unacceptable may be acceptable to another. It’s a complex subject. We acknowledge th