Strikeout

Of all of the problems I expected I would encounter in the present, the “grammar police” have not turned out to be one of them.

For all of you who think you know everything about Bay Area slang, here’s a test for you: What does “sadboiz” mean?

Every teacher I’ve had for as long as I can remember has made it a point to impress upon the class that writing is a multi-step process: start with prewriting and outlining, finish with revision and, last but certainly not least, proofread.

Someone has to do it, and it’s a pretty damn important job. But I can’t help but wonder: I spend my time editing work rather than composing my own — does that mean I’m somehow lacking in the creativity that writers possess?