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In some of my science fiction novels, if there are several languages used, I make a glossary and put it at the end, but I include a note at the front end, before the novel begins, saying: Glossary page NNN. You can also use this method for notes such as dating and time periods, methods of...

I have read at least one book that had a chapter containing one word. It was very effective and impressive.

I can relate well to your experience with art and writing. I know I was born to be an artist. I drew and painted from the time I could hold a pencil, but it never quite took off. I now paint pictures with words, but still look at the world around me with the eyes of a painter, absorbing the...

I'm in a weird situation in that I was born and educated in England, but I live in North America and write in American English, plus I'm fanatical when it comes to grammar. I like your answer; it is most helpful. Thank you.

I am trying to come up with an original name for the deity in my story. I wanted to call Him 'The Lord of Light', or 'The Light', but I have been reading some novels by one of my favorite writers, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and she uses it in the Darkover series. Any ideas? It must be something that...

I am confused about the capitalization of titles. (I left all my grammar books behind the last time I moved.) Here are my examples: When someone addresses a person with a title, a duke for example, I have been writing it like this: "As you wish, your grace." (lower case), introducing or...

I was doing freelance word processing to earn some money. A man brought me the manuscript of a novel to type, saying he already had and agent and the book was as good as sold. It was the worst drivel imaginable. I asked him if I could edit it as I typed, but he said no, his agent wanted it just...