Let me check ...billyf027 said:A publication I saw stated that thoughts should be italizied. Most books don't italize thoughts. Any thoughts on the subject?
billyf027 said:A publication I saw stated that thoughts should be italizied. Most books don't italize thoughts. Any thoughts on the subject?
Julie Worth said:Italics is a spice, don’t over do it. Generally, you wouldn’t use italics and thought tags. You can dispense with both so long as it’s clear:
Was he crazy? No, no way. She’d actually said it. Unbelievable!
In this case, you’re paraphrasing his thoughts, and the opening question indicates it's a thought.
billyf027 said:A publication I saw stated that thoughts should be italizied. Most books don't italize thoughts. Any thoughts on the subject?
withI trailed James into the powder room. He scowled at his reflection until I reached over his wide shoulders to snug his tie against his collar. Thank you, high heels, I thought. I ran my nails through the shock of blond hair that threatened to fall onto his forehead, and he smiled at my reflection before turning around.
and withI trailed James into the powder room. He scowled at his reflection until I reached over his wide shoulders to snug his tie against his collar. Thank you, high heels. I ran my nails through the shock of blond hair that threatened to fall onto his forehead, and he smiled at my reflection before turning around.
Not deathless prose, but I don't believe the tag or the italics add a thing.I trailed James into the powder room. He scowled at his reflection until I reached over his wide shoulders to snug his tie against his collar. Thank you, high heels. I ran my nails through the shock of blond hair that threatened to fall onto his forehead, and he smiled at my reflection before turning around.