If I were writing an article here every day… well, I’d never get any editing done. But also, I’d probably dedicate one day of the week to humor, snark and sarcasm related to publishing, writing, editing, and finger-pointing at unintentional typos.

As it is, I have the freedom to interject these things as whim and circumstance allow. That means that I can take a break from the advice posts, after long-winded serious offerings like Thursday’s, to present some lighter fare.

The sadly gone-quiet 101 Reasons to Stop Writing is a delightful stress-relief site for those in various corners of the publishing business. They’re not the first to parody the beautiful and inspirational Successories line of motivational posters (Demotivators have existed for years, and may in fact outshine their source material in popularity), but 101 Reasons’ set is particularly notable for its editorial and writerly bent.

For your viewing pleasure, then, Demotivators on editing, writing, and the everpresent slushpile. May they lighten your desktop and your step.