ABSTRACT

Here are some examples of the most common mistakes made in journalism.

A renowned and stylish beauty, her photograph appeared in magazines throughout the world. (obituary)

Literally a room for wine, the cobblestone city is littered with these convivial boltholes. (travel caption)

The composer of Lord of the Dance, his life was a musical journey in search of an unconventional God. (obit heading)

But the beauty isn’t the photograph; the room isn’t the city; the composer isn’t the life.