I often think about the class differences involved in “jobs” vs. “careers.”
“I often think about the class differences involved in “jobs” vs. “careers.”” Bill Walsh
I’m not one of those “omg texting kids rite bad” alarmists. I just think there’s an interesting nexus where the Internet itself hastened language change when it comes to Internet terms.
“I’m not one of those “omg texting kids rite bad” alarmists. I just think there’s an interesting nexus where the Internet itself hastened language change … Read More
Writers’ bedtimes vary, but few have been spared the shock of a copy editor’s early wake-up call.
“Writers’ bedtimes vary, but few have been spared the shock of a copy editor’s early wake-up call.” Bill Walsh
Machines aren’t replacing proofreaders at all. Copy editors, who proofread and much, much more, use spellcheck as a tool but read every word that appears in the paper
“Machines aren’t replacing proofreaders at all. Copy editors, who proofread and much, much more, use spellcheck as a tool but read every word that appears … Read More
The dash helps to indicate that the two thoughts are intimately related, and it’s less stodgy than a semicolon, which would have performed the same function (and who talks in semicolons?).
“The dash helps to indicate that the two thoughts are intimately related, and it’s less stodgy than a semicolon, which would have performed the same … Read More
I have a sense of humor. I usually come off as very serious, but I definitely have a dry sense of humor.
“I have a sense of humor. I usually come off as very serious, but I definitely have a dry sense of humor.” Bill Walsh
My theory is that, just like with omitting a final comma in a list when not essential for meaning, publishers are trying to save paper and ink or pixels on-screen.
“My theory is that, just like with omitting a final comma in a list when not essential for meaning, publishers are trying to save paper … Read More
The proper use of commas is often more art than science.
“The proper use of commas is often more art than science.” Bill Walsh
90 percent of the time the terms are misused or unnecessary. Not every image obtained from a computer is a screen shot.
“90 percent of the time the terms are misused or unnecessary. Not every image obtained from a computer is a screen shot.” Bill Walsh
On occasion I omit commas. On occasion, I use them. (The more you know about English, the less you’re likely to think there are unbreakable “rules” for a lot of these things.)
“On occasion I omit commas. On occasion, I use them. (The more you know about English, the less you’re likely to think there are unbreakable … Read More
I caution against beginning or ending a quotation with ellipses
“I caution against beginning or ending a quotation with ellipses” Bill Walsh
A burro is an ass. A burrow is a hole in the ground. As a journalist you are expected to know the difference.
“A burro is an ass. A burrow is a hole in the ground. As a journalist you are expected to know the difference.” Bill … Read More
If I have any talent, it’s in the artistic end of football. The variation of movement of 11 players and the orchestration of that facet of football is beautiful to me.
“If I have any talent, it’s in the artistic end of football. The variation of movement of 11 players and the orchestration of that facet … Read More
Writing headlines is a specialty – there are outstanding writers who will tell you they couldn’t write a headline to save their lives.
“Writing headlines is a specialty – there are outstanding writers who will tell you they couldn’t write a headline to save their lives.” Bill … Read More
By instinct we-leaders-want to run hard all the time; by intellect we know this is not possible. Reconciling those two positions in the context of leadership is an ongoing challenge.
“By instinct we-leaders-want to run hard all the time; by intellect we know this is not possible. Reconciling those two positions in the context of … Read More
There is a weird phenomenon where technology seems to be getting dumber in some ways as it gets smarter.
“There is a weird phenomenon where technology seems to be getting dumber in some ways as it gets smarter.” Bill Walsh
To a winner, complacency and overconfidence can be destructive. To losers, desperation and despondency are just as harmful.
“To a winner, complacency and overconfidence can be destructive. To losers, desperation and despondency are just as harmful.” Bill Walsh
Strong leaders don’t plead with individuals to perform.
“Strong leaders don’t plead with individuals to perform.” Bill Walsh
Victory is produced by and belongs to all.
“Victory is produced by and belongs to all.” Bill Walsh
“Extra effort,” in whatever form it takes (mental, physical, emotional), cannot be sustained without eventual damage and diminishing returns. There has to be a very acute awareness on your part as to the level of exertion and the toll it’s taking on those you lead.
“”Extra effort,” in whatever form it takes (mental, physical, emotional), cannot be sustained without eventual damage and diminishing returns. There has to be a very … Read More