Should a short story be italicised or placed in quotes?

Yes. Quotes are used for a short story title to give it a distinct identity and to show that it's a particular piece of writing.

Most of the time, short story titles are indeed in quotes. It helps to distinguish them and makes them stand out. It's a common convention in the literary world.

Yes, short stories are often put in quotes when referred to specifically.

Typically, short stories are put in quotes. This is a common convention in writing. Underlining is not the usual way to indicate a short story. It's more common for titles of books or longer works to be underlined or italicized.

Yes, typically short story titles are italicised.

Yes, typically novels are put in quotes when referred to specifically in a piece of writing.

Well, usually, a series of short stories would be placed in double quotes if they are being referred to as a collective title. But underlining is less common for this.

Yes, short story collections are often placed in quotes.

The decision to italicise novels can vary. It often depends on the style manual you're adhering to. Some styles say yes, while others might have different approaches. It's all about consistency within a particular style framework.

Typically, the title of a short story is placed at the top of the first page, centered or towards the top left.