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Table of Contents
1 Grammar and Usage
1.1 That
1.2 Biased Language
1.3 Redundancies
2 Punctuation
2.1 Spacing
2.2 Serial Comma
2.3 Em Dash
2.4 En Dash
2.5 Hyphen
2.6 Punctuation and Quotation Marks
2.7 Quotations within Quotations
3 Spelling and Distinctive Treatments of Words
3.1 Fictional Words
3.2 British Spelling
3.3 Conservative Spelling
3.4 Leading Edge
3.5 Conversations on the LEdge
4 Names, Titles, and Places
4.1 Composition Titles
4.2 leadingedgemagazine.com
4.3 Personal Names
5 Numbers
5.1 Use of Numerals
5.2 Dates
5.3 Currency
5.4 Punctuation for Numbers
5.5 Ordinal Numbers
6 Abbreviations
6.1 Abbreviations
6.2 Acronyms, Initialisms, and Contractions
2 Punctuation
2.1 Spacing
Use one space, not two, after periods, commas, colons, semicolons, question marks, and exclamation
marks. (See Chicago 6.7.)
NOT
This book is fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone.
BUT
This book is fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone.
2.2 Commas
Whenever you feel that a comma can be used but is not necessary, use it. Normally, journalistic writing
favors a restricted use of commas, but the commas inclusion will provide clarity for nonnative speakers
of English. (See Weiss 72.)
5 Numbers
5.1 Use of Numerals
Contrary to Chicago style, use numerals for numbers greater than nine, even when other numbers in the
same sentence are smaller than 10.
NOT
One author has completed 20 books while the other has only finished 2.
BUT
One author has completed 20 books while the other has only finished two.
5.2 Dates
When writing dates, spell out the month, then follow it with the date and year. This is to avoid confusion
overseas. (See Weiss 48.)
NOT
The novel will be published on 1/31/2015.
BUT
The novel will be published on January 31, 2015.
5.3 Currency
Since Leading Edge is sold internationally, it is important to specify which currency is being used for
prices, pay rates, etcetera. (See Weiss 99.)
NOT
Fiction payment is 1 (one) cent per word: $10.00 minimum, $50.00 maximum.
BUT
Fiction payment is 1 (one) cent per word: US$10.00 minimum, US$50.00 maximum.
5.4 Punctuation for Numbers
Use American punctuation standards for numbers and amounts.
NOT
The paperback sells for US$8,99.
BUT
The paperback sells for US$8.99.
5.5 Ordinal Numbers
Contrary to Chicago style, only spell out ordinal numbers lower than 10th. Never use superscript. (See
Chicago 9.6.)
NOT
She was the twelfth to do so.
BUT
She was the 12th to do so.
6 Abbreviations
6.1 Abbreviations
Remember to follow all Chicago guidelines in how to use abbreviations. (See Chicago 10.)
NOT
eg
PHD
J.F.K.
BUT
e.g.
PhD
JFK
6.2 Acronyms, Initialisms, and Contractions
When using an acronym, initialism, or contraction that the audience likely does not already know, be
sure to introduce the abbreviation by writing out what it stands for, followed by the abbreviation in
parentheses. Do this the first time, then use the abbreviation in subsequent occurrences. Because of our
international audience, do not assume that an abbreviation will be readily understood without this
introduction. (See Weiss 51.)
NOT
Harry spends most of the book forming and leading the DA.
BUT
Harry spends most of the book forming and leading Dumbledores Army (the DA).