Memorable headlines: Scientology as a “ruthless global scam”

Copy editors at newspapers spend a great deal of time and energy on writing headlines. And for good reason — headlines attract attention, and some live on decades after they are written. This is the fifth in a series of posts on memorable headlines. THE HEADLINE: The Thriving Cult of Greed and Power: Ruined lives. …

Memorable headlines: BASTARDS!

Copy editors at newspapers spend a great deal of time and energy on writing headlines. And for good reason — headlines attract attention, and some live on decades after they are written. This is the fourth in a series of posts on memorable headlines. THE HEADLINE: BASTARDS! THE NEWSPAPER: The San Francisco Examiner THE STORY: …

Memorable headline: The Filth and the Fury!

Copy editors at newspapers spend a great deal of time and energy on writing headlines. And for good reason — headlines attract attention, and some live on decades after they are written. This is the third in a series of posts on memorable headlines. THE HEADLINE: The Filth and The Fury! THE NEWSPAPER: Daily Mirror …

Memorable headlines: Dewey defeats Truman

Copy editors at newspapers spend a great deal of time and energy on writing headlines. And for good reason — headlines attract attention, and some live on decades after they are written. This is the second in a series of posts on memorable headlines. THE HEADLINE: Dewey defeats Truman THE NEWSPAPER: Chicago Tribune THE STORY: …

Memorable headlines: Ford to city: Drop dead

Copy editors at newspapers spend a great deal of time and energy on writing headlines. And for good reason — headlines attract attention, and some live on decades after they are written. This is the first in a series of posts on memorable headlines. THE HEADLINE: Ford to city: Drop dead THE NEWSPAPER: (New York) …