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The Impotence of Proofreading

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Pissing Contest

A writer and an editor are stranded in the desert. At the same time, they see an oasis in the distance. They run toward a beautiful, blue lake full of clear, cool water. The writer immediately sticks his face in … Continue reading

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Writing Takes Risk … and a Good Editor

Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth. —Katherine Mansfield In February, after working in various editorial positions (including “Editor”) … Continue reading

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