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Names should always be written as they actually are. Because they are names, unless of course, the pronunciation of the name or the format makes it difficult for the reader to understand or convey ...
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#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T09:10:01Z (almost 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/37029 License name: CC BY-SA 3.0 License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#2: Initial revision
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Erin Thursby
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2019-12-08T09:10:01Z (almost 5 years ago)
Names should always be written as they actually are. Because they are names, unless of course, the pronunciation of the name or the format makes it difficult for the reader to understand or convey it correctly. In that case, the first time it's used (not in dialogue, but in notes or direction) the pronunciation should be dealt with. ArgyleMan29 would likely be exactly what it would look like on a computer screen. I don't find it difficult to read, especially with the in-capitalization giving the pronunciation clarity. Do not type out the numbers in words. No need for italics, it's a proper name that happens to be online, indicating a person. I have never seen a correct instance where a person's name was italicized--nicknames or screen names, unless to differentiate fonts as a style flair. This is how it should look: JACK: Online I'm ArgyleMan29.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2018-06-18T15:57:34Z (over 6 years ago)
Original score: 5