Thursday, June 26, 2008

The era of the copy editor is gone

Or is it?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/19/AR2008061902920.html

Unfortunately, most people won't realize this article has numerous errors until they get to the end.

My favorite error is "No longer can we say that the editor's penis mightier than the sword."

I also noted the following Google ad appearing at the top of the page:

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For College Papers & Work Documents Contact Us Today for An Estimate!
www.PageByPageProofreading.com

Sigh.

I went to the Web site and found this copy:

"We can provide you with a brand new resume, a paper or document that is mistake free and flows perfectly, a polished novel that is sure to get the attention of publishing houses, perfect presentations that will wow your peers, and much, much more. Here at Page by Page Proofreading, if it can be written, it can be proofread."

Proofreading? I think copy editing is needed.