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As someone who occasionally publishes in minor publications, I know editors pick headlines and don't always do the best job of reflecting the content. I think e
by marmot777 10y ago
As someone who occasionally publishes in minor publications, I know editors pick headlines and don't always do the best job of reflecting the content. I think editor's goal is to get as many people to read it as possible so they might take some liberties.
- bredren 10y agoDef do not blame the writer(s). Editors don't just change headlines. In technical stuff I've written using feminine pronouns I've had editors change to masculine. Editors will do anything they think makes a piece more ready for contemporary mass consumption.
- grzm 10y agoDepending on the publication, editors may also make changes to accommodate house style; for example, AP, or Chicago, or their own.
- dvtv75 10y ago> In technical stuff I've written using feminine pronouns I've had editors change to masculine. Speaking as someone who has had to write headlines, there can be very strict guidelines we have to adhere to. Masculine is still the default neutral in professional English, in a number of places I've worked at.