Should I write "also known as" in full or as an acronym (aka)?
"aka" the acronym originally came from law enforcement when describing someone's alias. It happens to be useful enough that it's migrated out of jargon into non-LEO usage, but you …
creative writing - How can I make a character death that's relevant …
Mar 11, 2024 · @KateBunting In many languages, a "female king" is a king: "In Ancient Africa, Ancient Persia, Asian and Pacific cultures, and in some European countries, female monarchs …
The extent of obscure references - Writing Stack Exchange
@LaurenIpsum I agree to the extent that he is well known to people who've either in/formally studied art or taken an interest in surrealism, but having brought the topic up with several …
language - Coining words - when and how? - Writing Stack …
For myself they would refer to invented social roles, invented social customs, invented holidays or events or milestones in a life, like formally becoming an adult, or candidate for marriage. They …
copyright - Writing without a contract - Writing Stack Exchange
Apr 18, 2018 · He needs to consult a lawyer first and bring him all written communications he had with that person. The lawyer can then decide. Obviously, if the business has formally incurred …
Can I use a phrase from song lyrics as the title of my book?
The song is, in fact, quoting an already well known phrase, and the lyrics would not make much sense if it was not. – user16226 Commented Jul 12, 2016 at 22:49
How do you properly add paragraphs into a research paper?
Oct 14, 2015 · The Legislative branch is Parliament, comprised of the Head of State and the Legislative Assembly. Laws are enacted when Bills are passed by the Legislative Assembly, …
In writing biographies how do you reference a change of last name?
Jan 29, 2023 · There are a few men who went through something similar as well, mostly rulers who took a different regnal name: Augustus is generally called that after he took the name …
journalism - When quoting a person's informal speech, how much …
For example, here is a quote from an interview on gun control given by US Vice President Joe Biden, a man known for long, rambling answers: It is an individual right, but it is also clear …
Should a blog be written in formal or informal language?
Jan 11, 2025 · Whether a blog should be written in a formal or informal style will depend on the theme and audience of your blog.