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If I have to encapsulate my experiences as an editing intern in one one phrase, it would have to be,
"Em dash."

I'm originally from the UK but after graduating from the University of Kent I came out to live and work in South Korea.I used to do Boxing, Taekwondo and Long Distance Running, while these days I like Skateboarding/Surfing/Snowboarding.
I write for magazines,newspapers and websites in the UK, USA and Asia, but most importantly I'm an Editorial Intern here on B/R!

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ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 10: Champion wheelchair tennis player Esther Vergeer of Netherlands returns a ball to Rafael Nadal of Spain during day two of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament at the Ahoy Centre Rotterdam on February 10, 2009 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

Wheelchairs at Wimbledon: Is There a Lack of Exposure for Disabled Players?

Published 4 months ago
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Tom Petty rocks.
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Pac Man please.

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by Keith
2 days ago

It's time to prepare the throne, the King has arrived in New York! Lebron James is set to make his only appearance this season at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. Take a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285453-prepare-the-throne-the-king-is-here-lebron-james-pays-visit-to-knicks
by Michael
about 1 month ago

I used the Schottey Six to vent about some things that Bleacher Report could improve upon!

You should DEFINITELY check this one out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266671-the-schottey-six-top-things-to-change-about-bleacher-report
by Seth
about 1 month ago

I'm back check it out. I'm sure I could use an edit. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260696-broncos-2-0-touching-basis-on-now-and-the-long-term?just_published=1
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Dann,

Aron Glatzer asked me to compile the official B/R NFL Power Groupings for Week Two. (Angel Navedo did the same for week one).

If you get a chance, and could edit, it would be much appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259270-nfl-power-groupings-week-2-making-sense-of-a-topsy-turvy-league

Thanks, Mike
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Here's my week two recap of the Lions' (surprisingly winnable) loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258823-growing-pains-detroit-lions-fall-to-the-minnesota-vikings-27-13
by Sudeshna
about 1 month ago

We witnessed an absolutely eventful US Open this time, dotted with numerous incidents. Here's a pictorial compilation of all those moments in the singles draw which stood out and caught our attention during those 15 days.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256972-some-moments-to-remember-from-the-2009-us-open

Hope u can have a look into it.

Thanks.
by I3odacious
about 1 month ago

thnkx 4 the edit
by Tim
about 1 month ago

Thank you for the edit and the comment, Dann.

Tim
by Mohamed
about 1 month ago

Dann,
How are u doing my friend?
This is my latest article it's just a simple opinion- pls need some edits.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255331-us-open-what-a-wonderful-sport-event

Thanks in advance!
Mo.
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Here's my latest! Top storylines for NFL Week 2!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255045-the-schottey-six-top-story-lines-for-week-two
by Griffin
about 1 month ago

Thanks for the edit Dann
by Samer
about 1 month ago

Dann:

Normally I would agree with you about the numbers, but as far as "Week 1" goes, that's actually how the NFL refers to it (e.g., http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8125a852&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true ). In my mind, it'd be like writing "49ers" as "Forty-Niners."
by Bob
about 1 month ago

Thanks for the edits Dann. Unless I'm missing something (and it wouldn't be the first time), B/R automatically capitalizes the word "of" in my headline "Come to think of it"...I've tried to change it but it changes it back.

And, the em dash - I haven't been able to figure out how to easily remember how to make the long dash.

So, yes, I'm very cognizant of the rules you suggest, and have been told this by other editors, but per my comments above, am not sure what to do about it.
by Andrew
about 1 month ago

Danke Dann.
by Rob
about 1 month ago

Dann, have a look if you have the time: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251624-robin-soderling-full-of-surprises-against-roger-federer

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