I know—nobody wants to stop mid-paper to google “MLA et al.” But do it. The official MLA Handbook is your best friend, even if it’s a bit bossy. Online resources like the Purdue OWL are also lifesavers. They’re free, they’re fast, and they don’t judge your 2 AM writing.
Remember: you are not the first person to struggle with this. Every writer has felt that moment of “Wait, how many names do I type?” It’s a rite of passage. You’ll laugh about it later. Probably over a stronger beverage than coffee.
