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A Challenge: Editors Wanted

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Dangling modifiers, passive voice and serial commas, oh my! We here in the unassuming brick building in an unassuming office park that houses Bitmob could utilize editing assistance provided by yourself. Which is a horrific way of saying: We're looking for editors to join the Bitmob team.

 

Were not looking for any average normal joes however, we need editors who really knows his stuff.

Can you instinctively spot comma splices, bad grammar, run on sentences and poor punctuations, mispellings, cliches, as well as the stuff listed in the first sentence above, all without anyone explaining to you what those all mean, in other words, does this write up make your eyes cry rage?

We have no money to offer, we can only put your name in bright lights (aka the "Staff Box"), send you a occasional free game, you receive a complement from us, and help you advance your career in gaming editorial. You might even cover a press event for us once in a while.

If your still interested and have a few hours each week you can dedicate towards us (for editing and writing of articles) please send us an email at letters[at]bitmob.com with the subject "Editor Wanted". In your email, please email us these attachments:

1. Your resume

2. This article, copy and pasted into a MS Word document, with tracked changes showing us everything youd change to turn this piece of turd writing into a piece of gold writing.

3. The same article with all changes implemented, showing us the clean polished final product.

In a couple of weeks, you're submissions will be sorted through by us, and will see if anyones qualified to join the team. If so, we'll get in touch!

BTW, if your unclear about a few stylistic choices, like whether we use serial commas or not, do not worry about that for now because we will teach you those things. Just knowing what those are is more important to us.

Hint: we hate passive voice.

 
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Comments (49)
Alexemmy
October 20, 2009
My eyes certainly did cry rage.
Jason_wilson
October 20, 2009
Die, passive voice, die!
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October 20, 2009
Man, I wish I had enough free time to apply. I want to mark up this article so badly! [i]Semicolons[/i]! Best of luck in your search, guys.
Franksmall
October 20, 2009
I always cringe when thinking about fixing my problems with passive voice. Sometimes I just end up adding more sentences instead of fixing the ones that are there.
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October 20, 2009
I didn't cry rage. Rage burns the eyes. However, I flinched a few times while reading this. Like others, I wish I had the time. Good luck, fellas. I'll pass this along to people who might be able to help out.
Twitter_new_31
October 20, 2009
Oh my. Your good writer card has been revoked, Hsu. I'd apply myself, but instead I'm going to make the same excuses I have before... which you already know about ;) Best of luck for those of you who try out!
Twitter_new_31
October 20, 2009
Hmm. I do feel compelled to edit one thing in this post though. "...showing us everything you'd change to turn this piece of turd writing into a piece of [s]gold writing[/s] [i]sugary sweet punctuation cake topped with yummy grammar-based icing of awesomeness[/i].
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October 20, 2009
I suffer from lack of knowledge therefore make a lot of errors in my writing. I am a editors nightmare in some cases. I am actually going to take some classes to get better at my writing and grammar so that I can write better than I do now. Good luck to whoever gets the job....you're gonna need it :)
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October 20, 2009
A great opportunity, perfectly in keeping with BitMob!
Jayhenningsen
October 20, 2009
That was painful for me. I'm tempted to give it a shot.
October 20, 2009
I wish i had time for this. If you're ever bored, check out www.djhicks.net for my resume.
Aj_newfoundland_avatar
October 20, 2009
It is you that I am loving. That's my passive voice checking trick.
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October 20, 2009
I'd apply if I had any experience or a resume...
Redeye
October 20, 2009
Lord all mighty crap. As much as I would love a job like that I cant even begin to try and pass myself off as an editor. I can't even edit my own writing. Stupid lack of patience and work ethic. To anyone who makes it: I will try to learn to edit my own work better to avoid offending your educated eyes.
Mikeminotti-biopic
October 20, 2009
It's go time.
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October 20, 2009
RAGE!!! It's funny only because you did it on purpose, Shoe. Don't do it again!
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October 20, 2009
On second thought, perhaps I'll take a swing at it. I can't stop staring at the post.
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October 20, 2009
It buuuuurns! Now if only I could catch passive voice in my writing. Jason would be much happier for it.
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October 20, 2009
Yeah good luck to everyone who applies
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October 20, 2009
I love how the anagram to remember coordinating conjunctions is FANBOYS. Gotta love the english language. =)
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October 20, 2009
And oh yeah, for those not aware. ;) FOR AND NOR BUT OR YET SO
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October 20, 2009
Wish I was old enough to even [i]have[/i] a resume. Ah well. Also, the article really is a pretty bad piece of writing. Lots of mistakes.
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October 20, 2009
Ahh I was wondering why this was so poorly written, good luck to all.
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October 20, 2009
i just wanna clean the toilets in the Bitmob tower. lol
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October 20, 2009
I'm in the same boat as Kevin. I feel so left out. :'(
October 20, 2009
A turd is a turd, but I sifted through and picked out the little bits of corn and peanuts. Let me know how I fare. :P
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October 20, 2009
Dooood I coudln't read past the third paragraph I mean sentence I mean well its the same thing their isnt it when you come down to its? I mean, I was grabbed by the article at the onset. I was hit with emotions, because I ONLY EVER use active voice. Seriously, you guys do a great job, I hope this expansion means you are going big time. Just don't forget to bring some of your Good Stuff to the new EGM, okay? We returning readers don't want to suffer. Much.
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October 20, 2009
I'm afraid I wouldn't have the time required to copy edit, but if you're in the market for another moderator of contributor I'd be totally in.
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October 20, 2009
That was meant to say 'moderator [b]or[/b] contributor'. So I suppose the second reason for me not submitting would be my woefully short qualifications. And the third reason would be my drinking problem.
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October 21, 2009
Send YOU'RE SUBMISSIONS ! LOLZ
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October 21, 2009
Idea! Can you post the winning submission? ;D
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October 21, 2009
Alejandro: that's a funny idea... I'll think about that. :)
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October 21, 2009
I already know where to start: "Hint: Passive Voice is hated by us." I kid!
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October 21, 2009
Would it be OK to send you guys the file as a Google Doc?
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October 22, 2009
You will be being seen by me!
Mitch_jul31
October 22, 2009
My application is being sent tonight!
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October 22, 2009
Dan, I am a full-time copy editor and page designer for a newspaper, so expect to see my contribution by default. I simply cannot let this go!
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October 23, 2009
I apologize for accidentally misspelling Hsu's name in my e-mail!:( You'd think I'd know better. Seriously.
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October 23, 2009
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October 23, 2009
Yo Jeff, email it to letters@bitmob.com
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October 23, 2009
It isn't really my resume...
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October 23, 2009
Wish I could, but I have no time. Good luck, me old trouts.
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October 23, 2009
I would apply, but yea...I'm no editor. If someone could send Brett a copy of Hooked on Phonics though, maybe he'll regift it to me ;D
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October 24, 2009
I would like to be an editor but I do not nearly the education of writing and structure to do it. Although I think this "farming" for new talent is a great thing Bitmob is doing for the up and coming guys.
Jason_wilson
October 25, 2009
Update: I'm going to start looking at the submissions on Monday.
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October 25, 2009
Whoops, I accidentally applied. Oh well!
Photo_1
October 26, 2009
Here goes! I'm working on this right now. An editor's position at Bitmob would certainly jumpstart my career in games journalism! Look for my submission soon!
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October 28, 2009
Just sent mine in! Good luck to everyone!
Photo_1
November 04, 2009
I wanted to ask when we can expect to hear an update?

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