What Editors Do
Sub-editor Gifts
Searching for the perfect present for a sub-editor? Our collection features clever and amusing items that honor their keen eye for detail and editing finesse. Whether they’re flipping through pages or crafting perfect copy, these products add a touch of humor and appreciation for their vital role in publishing and media. Explore our range of quirky mugs, stylish t-shirts, cozy pillows, and artistic prints—an ideal choice for anyone who loves the world of editing and editing professionals.
'A sub editor would have fixed that. . . Rubbish. . . It is perfect. . . you are perfect.'
"These days I do a little sub-editing on the side too!"
Editor reasures subscriber that he will get an obituary
'They're not censors... just sub-editors.'
'He's counting how many words 'whom' with an 'm'. His record is six hundred and twenty nine.'
"Get the story and get it write."
Museum
"It's always LAST MONTH with you isn't it? The 31st was YESTERDAY, so say so!"
"Stop using the word NARRATIVE! We write stories!!"
"For the best picture not having won anything thereby being eliminated from this category..."
"That's the guy I hired to read Proust for me."
Copycats
Hey, calm down --- Now, what did you say again?
"After years of cartoon rejections, Bill stooped to trying a little shameless product placement."
Squeezing the Free Press.
"No, I didn't steal your content. I just have your content's doppleganger."
It soon became apparent that the vicar was an undercover journalist.
Campaign for Plain English
'Darling I want you to remember this always,,,'
"Do you see yourself becoming a movie in five years?"
Thru versus Through Traffic
"It's a heck of a tale...and well told, but we don't publish resumes."
Frontispiece to the first volume of 'Master Humphrey's Clock'
Books: Novels, Short-Stories, Tall Tales.
"Russ had a novel published two hours ago and has a children's book coming out in 20 minutes."
First Novels.
News: Deaths! Deaths! Deaths!
Reading my Critics
"Well, how do things look from where you sit?"
1599: Shakespeare's Agent knew what the public wanted
A Copy Editor and His Dog
Men looking at black screen, "I call it film noir"
Punctuation Police
"Bad dog! I've told you to always proofread."
Sub-editor Gifts Collection
Sub-editor Mugs
Explore our range of mugs designed for sub-editors who love clever, witty designs that make their coffee breaks more fun.
Sub-editor Pillows
Discover cozy pillows with witty and fun designs perfect for adding personality to a sub-editor’s workspace or lounge.
Sub-editor Prints
Browse our curated prints that celebrate the craft of editing, ideal for decorating a sub-editor’s home or office with personality and wit.
Sub-editor T-Shirts
Check out our collection of t-shirts for sub-editors, combining humor and style to showcase their editing skills with pride.