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Q: Do Decimals Bounded Between 0 and 1 (inclusive) Need a Leading Zero?

EconomiCurtisFor a variable bounded between 0 and 1 inclusive, [0,1], should I use a leading zero when quoting a number? E.g. the probability of rain is 0.5 or .5 (I realize this should technically be 50%, but I hope you except the premise of the question). And obligatory apology for the likely quite stra...

 
 
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A: Where can I ask about citing a legal statute?

Monica CellioQuestions about style conventions, and questions about technical, academic, scientific, business, and other types of writing are on-topic on Writers. A question about how to cite legal sources would be just fine there. Please describe any constraints you already know about for your situation --...

 
 
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Q: Collecting books

CharlotteI am trying to achieve a collection of books by the same author that I can give to my grandchildren. I have collected first editions and mostly first prints. But I am not clear that if I collect the same author from different publishers whether the collection is, strictly speaking, as good as a c...

 
 
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Q: Do the style guidelines for clarity that we use today get in the way of rhythm?

Guido ArbiaIt seems that when we choose the plainest and most pointed words to express a thought, our options for rhythms are so limited that they prevent all poetic voices. If we look at the King James Bible, the New Testament writings in particular, we see that each book has a distinct voice, which is hig...

 
 
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Q: Is it legal if a write a book about an artist?

user1584421An example is "Miley Cyrus transformation - a marketing approach" I wont use their stuff inside. No copyrighted material for example pictures So for my previous example, i would write how miley started as innocent, then to appeal to an other crowd, she appears extremely sexual. So for my prev...

 
 
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Q: Is there a disadvantage to transcending genre?

Tommy MyronI am an aspiring author. I've often heard that you have to keep your 'target audience' in mind. It makes sense - certain genres attract certain crowds. Well... I want my books to reach as many people as possible. I've heard of books that transcend - or contain - two genres. Snow Falling on Cedar...

 

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