It's not a hard and fast rule. Different styles and contexts might call for different formatting. But in many traditional publishing settings, italicising a short story title is common.
It depends. In some cases, yes. For example, if you're using it as a title within a larger work or to emphasize it.
It depends. Sometimes it's a matter of style or the requirements of the publication you're submitting to.
Typically, you italicise the title of a novel. This is because italics are used for longer, self - contained works. Italics give the title a certain visual emphasis that helps it stand out as a significant entity. Consider how when you see 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in italics in a text, it immediately catches your eye as the title of a work, rather than just a random phrase. It also differentiates it from other elements in the writing, like dialogue or descriptions.
Italicise it. That's the general rule for book titles including novels.
No, underlining a short story isn't typically done. Usually, formatting like italics or bold might be used for emphasis if needed.
Yes, you should. Copyright protects your work and gives you legal rights and control over it.
In most cases, no. Underlining is not a common way to format a short story.
Well, it's up to you. Indenting can make the text more visually appealing, but if you don't, it doesn't mean your short story is wrong. It really comes down to your personal preference and the overall formatting style you want to go for.
It depends on the context. If it's to entertain a group of friends casually, any time could be good.
Yes, generally. Underlining gives emphasis to the name of the short story. It helps the reader to quickly identify it as a title. For instance, when you are writing about literature in a manuscript or a handwritten note, underlining a short story's name like 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' makes it stand out among the regular text. It is a way to show respect for the work and to clearly mark it as a proper title.
In most cases, you don't need to underline the name of a short story. Titles are typically italicized or put in quotation marks.