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Is it true that writers often end up with headlines that they didn't write?

Posted by JD (aka Jason Dean) Feb 5 '24, 12:37

Cause I'd like not have to be yelling at Olivia Evans for this one.

The article reads: Jenna Ortega exclusively told E! News what it was like working with Winona Ryder in the upcoming Beetlejuice 2, where the she’ll play the Stranger Things star’s daughter.

I mean that's not even the country singer. 8-P

Jenna Ortega’s Thoughts on Beetlejuice 2 Costar Wyonna Ryder Will Make You Excited for Showtime (www.eonline.com)

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yes, and I have written to writers if I can find them about things like this - they don’t want errors associated with them. - i.b.! Feb 5, 12:51
In a previous gig, I'd often see headlines, click them, and then realize I was reading my own work. -- nm - David Feb 5, 12:40
No, headlines are an editor's job. -- nm - Reagen Feb 5, 12:39

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