The Silmarillion collection by Tolkein was a real trawl for me. I really enjoyed Lord of the Rings and the majority of the other books associated...
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I would tend to lean towards using italics as they make a clear distinction whilst not looking odd or out of place, as I feel asterisks and square...
Hi, my name's David and I've come here with the intention of improving my writing style! I'm currently studying English Literature, as well as...
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