[stylist] editing question

[Chris Kuell]

Attorney,

I don't believe most contemporary editors require thoughts to be in italics, 
although it is acceptable, if that is what the writer wants. To me, thoughts 
in italics say to the reader 'Okay, now here are my character's thoughts', 
when it would be better to have the words of the prose convey it so the 
reader doesn't need to be reminded. Having said that, I can see why you 
might want to put an internal dialogue quote in italics, especially if there 
is a chance of reader confusion.

chris