I LOVE editing stuff. I do it without thinking...which sometimes can be a hassle. Ever see something that you know is wrong, but you can't change it? Like on Facebook, when someone has written "knew" instead of "new"...but I can't do anything about it other than stare at it. Erg.
Anyone know of part-time editing jobs that require no experience? Let me know.
Also I've realized that I'm a super visually-oriented person...but mostly just with words and letters. When I look at a picture of someone and try to remember the person's name, I actually see it written out in my mind's eye. Sometimes even my sentences, as I'm thinking them, or speaking them, I'm writing them out in my mind.
Maybe a lot of this has to do with working in a role which requires huge amounts of reading every day. Overall, I chalk it up to the phonics lessons at age 4. Thanks Mom!
Hooked on Phonics worked for you then? (Brian Regan?)
ReplyDeleteWell, there's always my students' essays and short stories. They always could use an extra editor!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you are confessing this love of yours!
ReplyDeletethanks for being my editor of choice!!!
I love editing, too. It's kind of an obsession. I know this guy that always mixes up "are" and "our" and it's the worst thing ever. Ever!!
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