Check It Over

1st major project complete. What a great feeling, knowing that my proofreading and editing skills are such a valuable commodity to people outside the classroom. Rough drafts for high school students are one thing, PHDs are another story - challenging but so exciting too.

Today I spent a few minutes reading listings in the front window of a local real estate agent. I found four blatantly obvious typos, three apostrophes missing and a word unnecessarily divided into two. Why anyone would choose to promote their services so publicly without proofreading is hard to fathom. Important publications need to be CHECKED OVER if you want people to take you and your business seriously.

Sometimes people don't realise how they might benefit from the services of an editor/proofreader. For example, do you know someone writing selection criteria for their job application? Or perhaps someone who has spent months painstakingly pouring over their thesis? An objective, keen eye checking over such important documents is critical - don't lose points with your target audience simply because you didn't fine-tune all your hard work.