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Catini's avatar

As a former copy editor, i have learned to bite my tongue and keep the red pen capped when it comes to private posts. Newspapers don't get off the hook 😁

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

I've been a copy editor, too, but as you no doubt know, almost no one is good at proofing their own stuff. So I usually go back in a few hours and re-check. This time, I forgot.

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Catini's avatar

Yeah some of my texts are atrocious! At least now i can laugh at it 🤗

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Sue Cloutier's avatar

You know you have readers and they pay attention and I believe their heart is in the right place. Peace!

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

Ah, yes, but still better to check twice.

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