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The Singular They is Now Officially CorrectThe Singular They is Now Officially Correct

The Singular They is Now Officially Correct

Find your favorite writer and give them this message: They no longer have to mire their writing down with awkward…

11 months ago
Commatose: the Oxford Comma, or Serial CommaCommatose: the Oxford Comma, or Serial Comma

Commatose: the Oxford Comma, or Serial Comma

The Oxford comma, or serial comma is a subject of constant debate among writers. Do we need that comma before…

11 months ago
How Many Spaces After a Period? Ending the DebateHow Many Spaces After a Period? Ending the Debate

How Many Spaces After a Period? Ending the Debate

Few subjects arouse more passion among writers and designers than the debate over how many spaces should follow a period.…

11 months ago
Proposed Standards for Book TypographyProposed Standards for Book Typography

Proposed Standards for Book Typography

The word processor has placed new burdens on writers to understand how to use italics, big and small capitals, dashes,…

11 months ago
Book Design Basics Part 2: Optical Margins, Indents and PeriodsBook Design Basics Part 2: Optical Margins, Indents and Periods

Book Design Basics Part 2: Optical Margins, Indents and Periods

Part 2 of Fundamentals of Book Design explores optical margins, paragraph formatting and spaces. Read about margins, layout and leading…

11 months ago