Don’t be a pettifogger! ⚖️ This old-school word describes someone who argues over unimportant details—like debating whether to use an em dash or an en dash (okay, guilty! 😅). What’s a tiny writing rule you’ll defend forever? #Pettifogger #GrammarWars #EditingHumor #DesertMysticEditing

Enough with the tomfoolery! 😆 This word is all about silly, foolish behavior—something we could all use a little more of now and then. What’s the most fun nonsense you’ve gotten into lately? #Tomfoolery #PlayfulWords #EditingHumor #DesertMysticEditing

Just read on Substack that em dashes are out.
But my editor already made me stop using ellipses.
Dammit! HOW WILL I PUNCTUATE DRAMATIC PAUSES?!

At this point, I’m down to commas and vibes.

#WriterLife #PunctuationCrisis #EditingHumor #SubstackProblems

Your manuscript and my coffee have something in common—they both get stronger after a few good filters.

#EditingHumor #WritingCommunity

Oops, we’ve got a kerfuffle on our hands! 😅 This word describes a commotion or fuss—like when writers and editors debate over the Oxford comma. 🤭 #Kerfuffle #GrammarGeek #EditingHumor #DesertMysticEditing

Photo of a white door with a black sign on it that says "Stairs" WITH the quotation marks

"Yikes"

#FridayFunny #EditingHumor #AmEditing

Image of a holiday gift, and the words on the paper are wrapped so it reads, "tits now." Captioned: "Maybe using 'let it snow' wrapping paper wasn't the best idea"

One more holiday funny for y'all. 🎁

I'm finishing up an edit today, meeting friends for lunch, and then it'll be a wrapping extravaganza here (I haven't wrapped a single gift yet 😩). Thank god for alcohol and holiday movies to keep me company.

Happy weekend! #FridayFunny #EditingHumor #AmEditing

Photo of store sale sign that reads: “50% off rapping paper”

'Tis the season for holiday editing fails. 😂

Have a great weekend, everyone! #FridayFunny #EditingHumor #AmEditing