An Ironic Typo

Typos are just a given in life, and they sneak past the best of us. That being said, there are some that make everyone scratch their head and wonder just how it happened. We can probably all agree that this is probably one of the most ironic typos imaginable:

How to Spell Definitely

Definitely is definitely one of those words that is misspelled a lot. I have lost count of the number of ways I've seen it written (even defiantly, believe it or not), but the most popular seems to be "definately" - as in, Defin ate Ely, whoever they are.

If you're one of the offenders of this crime against literature, here's a funny image to help you next time. (Alternatively, think of finite, as in, something that has an end. That's how it's spelled.)

What It's Like to be a Proofreader

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a writer, editor or proofreader, wanted to know what it entails, then you'll be pleased to know you can find out.

In addition to learning the subtleties involved in checking a manuscript, you'll also learn - perhaps for the first time - the 'side-effects' of the job, like not even being able to order lunch without the editorial hat perched upon your cranium.

A humorous, but very true, article can be read here.

The Importance of Time Management

I would imagine that anyone who works for themselves will agree that time management is a big obstacle to productivity. Sometimes the Internet is too alluring and suddenly half the day has disappeared, and sometimes you get so focused on one project that you overlook all the other things you have to do. Either way, the end result is a lot of work that should have been done was ignored.