This list will be updated and I will add here links to other posts where I discuss parentheses, brackets, footnotes and so on.

1) On parentheses and brackets: https://elisafreschi.com/announcements/how-to-use-parentheses-and-brackets-in-your-translation-my-tips/#more-3372

2) On transcribing Sanskrit passages: https://elisafreschi.com/2018/05/28/dividing-words-in-transcription/

3) I am very much in favour of being more explicit in highlighting objections and replies, e.g.:

[Objection:]…

PARAGRAPH BREAK

[Reply:]…

PARAGRAPH BREAK

Just saying “you may object” is not enough, because it does not identify the end of the objection and often leaves the beginning of the reply unmarked. Moreover, adding specific markers forces us to be clear in identifying objections and replies, whereas just translating Sanskrit markers like “nanu” might leave ourselves and the readers in the dark about who is talking (“nanu” usually introduces an objector, but not necessarily so!).

4) How to cite Sanskrit words: https://elisafreschi.com/2020/01/20/how-to-deal-with-sanskrit-words-in-an-english-article/

Btw, unrequested advice on bibliography: https://elisafreschi.com/2025/04/15/unrequested-advice-on-bibliography/