The Writer's Desk Book / Being a Reference Volume upon Questions of Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, Division of Words, Indention, Spacing, Italics, Abbreviations, Accents, Numerals, Faulty Diction, Letter Writing, Postal Regulations, Etc.

Name: The Writer's Desk Book / Being a Reference Volume upon Questions of Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling, Division of Words, Indention, Spacing, Italics, Abbreviations, Accents, Numerals, Faulty Diction, Letter Writing, Postal Regulations, Etc.
Author: William Dana Orcutt

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This reference guides writers, editors, and printers through practical rules and examples for punctuation (comma, semicolon, colon, period, dash, quotation marks, parentheses, apostrophe), capitalization, spelling and variant forms, compound words, word division, indention and paragraphing, spacing and italics, abbreviations, numerals, faulty diction, letter writing, and postal regulations. Each section offers definitions, usage guidelines, and illustrative examples, with appendices on standard time, weights and measures, and foreign coin values, designed as a compact desk companion for drafting, editing, and preparing printed correspondence.

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William Dana Orcutt

William Dana Orcutt was an American author and editor known for his contributions to literature in the early 20th century. He wrote both fiction and reference works, with notable titles including the novels "The Bachelors" and "The Lever." Orcutt also produced practical guides for writers, such as "The Author's Desk Book" and "The Writer's Desk Book," which address various aspects of writing and publishing. His works reflect a keen interest in the mechanics of writing and the relationship between authors and publishers, making him a significant figure in discussions about literary craft during his time.