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Do I put a space between an author's initials?

Posted: 18 Dec 2019, 10:50
by Laura Lee
When the author does not give a first name, do I put a space between his/her initials?

For example, I looked up the author, J. D. Robb, on Amazon. It appears that there is a space between the initials. However, when I looked it up in AP and Chicago styles, there was a difference of opinion. Any suggestions on whether or not to insert a space between the author's initials? Is there one style the moderators prefer? Thanks!

Re: Do I put a space between an author's initials?

Posted: 18 Dec 2019, 23:34
by gali
Laura Lee wrote: 18 Dec 2019, 10:50 When the author does not give a first name, do I put a space between his/her initials?

For example, I looked up the author, J. D. Robb, on Amazon. It appears that there is a space between the initials. However, when I looked it up in AP and Chicago styles, there was a difference of opinion. Any suggestions on whether or not to insert a space between the author's initials? Is there one style the moderators prefer? Thanks!
If this is a review book, just put the name as it was on the Select tab.

Re: Do I put a space between an author's initials?

Posted: 25 Dec 2019, 22:39
by Laura Lee
Thank you so much, gali. You always give such helpful responses.