Style for consistency
Introductory post and table of contents for style articles
The Short Story
One of our fundamental principles of writing and editing:
Elements of style ought to be made consistent so they don’t distract the reader.
The Real(ist) Story
If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, take a Minute or 2 – and think about how tough it is to concentrate FULLY on what I’m saying in this sentence. (See? What a mess.)
When it comes to your written words, you don’t want to be the ragtag band of plucky peasant rebels. You want to be taken seriously, like the local garrison with their spiffy armor, color-coordinated tabards, and matching heraldry. You know what usually happened to the peasants? Nothing good, y’all—nothing good.
Below is a list of our current posts on editing for style. (I temporarily removed a few in mid-November 2024, but I’m posting a revised or brand-new style article at least once per month.) Each indexed topic links to an article with practical guidelines and tips.
Godspeed and happy rewriting!
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Revised November 24, 2024.