Writing Tip 76: Capitalizing Seasons
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? No, I’m not talking about springtime in Richmond. Have you ever been confused about when to capitalize the names of seasons?
A lot of people think that seasons are like proper names and that, therefore, they must all be capitalized. These people are incorrect in their assumptions.
Unless a season is named at the start of a sentence or is part of a proper name, you don’t need to capitalize it. I know you want to fight me on this one, but it’s okay. Take my hand. Don’t hit that shift button. It can just be spring, summer, autumn, or winter. No capital letters required.