Editing Junkie

07/22/2013

Stolen from Twitter: "Being a good writer is 3% talent...and 97% not being distracted by the internet."

07/17/2013

"When the great metropolis is so much hotter, so much noisier, so much more dusty or so much more water-carted, so much more crowded, so much more disturbing and distracting in all respects than it usually is, a quiet sea beach becomes indeed a blessed spot..."

Charles Dickens knows it's hot; thinks you should consider a vacation: http://bit.ly/12KPsmm

"When the great metropolis is so much hotter, so much noisier, so much more dusty or so much more water-carted, so much more crowded, so much more disturbing and distracting in all respects than it usually is, a quiet sea beach becomes indeed a blessed spot..."

Charles Dickens knows it's hot; thinks you should consider a vacation: http://bit.ly/12KPsmm

07/07/2013

Love this!

10 Guerrilla Poetry Projects http://bit.ly/12kspyo

06/14/2013

Non-profit Khusi Hona is looking for a volunteer copywriter! The organization provides support for orphaned children in India.

Khusi Hona is currently working to expand its digital assets and marketing materials. We are looking for a volunteer with copy writing experience. If you are interested or know someone that may be interested in assisting us, please contact us or share with your circle, friends and colleagues.

05/29/2013

On a scale of 1 ("I can't believe that bothers people.") to 10 ("It makes me want to put my own eye out!"), how irritating is it when people use "dialogue" as a verb?

05/25/2013

The same is true of 'blood-sucking leeches.'

05/24/2013

Which one of these would you like to revive?

Help bring them back.

05/23/2013

Hey, fellow lovers of words and literature! A longtime client, who happens to be a purveyor of rare books, is looking for a few awesome interns.

Responsibilities would include copywriting and social marketing. We're looking for students who love books and literature--no marketing expertise necessary!

Know someone? Send me a message here and I'll respond with details and contact information.

05/23/2013

As hilariously incorrect as this Lonely Island semicolons rap is, we really must advise against using semicolons at all. They’re super unnecessary; just ask Kurt Vonnegut:

05/10/2013

As a former teacher, I sometimes miss these hilariously obvious "I-just-watched-the-movie" or "I-copy-and-pasted-Wikipedia" moments. This one is golden!

By Jordan Asher Major Brogan III, age 16

04/18/2013

Think I'll stick to drinking the shiraz...

04/10/2013

Whatevermore.