Thread: Publishing practices that drive me crazy
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Old 11-06-2021, 04:15 PM   #53
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Originally Posted by DyckBook View Post
Well here's another editing faux-pas that drives me crazy. Adding 's to the end of a word that already ends in s. For example Collins's book should be Collins' book. At what point am I no longer just correcting minor editing missteps for legibility and peace of mind; and am now trying to hold back a tidal wave of global ignorance?
I agree, but i think its become the standard, at least in fiction, to the point that i do it, eventhough i dont like.
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