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5 Tips for Proofreading Large Documents
5 Tips for Proofreading Large Documents
Nov 18, 2021
When it comes to proofreading documents with high word counts, is the name of the game. The extended periods of concentration and stiff deadlines associated with big documents can put proofreaders under pressure. However, effective planning will help you deliver quality work. When proofreading large documents, we recommend that you: Get familiar with the document […]
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Dos and Don'ts for New Proofreaders
Dos and Don'ts for New Proofreaders
Jul 18, 2021
You’ve brushed up on your grammar, read the dictionary cover to cover, and you want to become a proofreader. Good start! But while good grammar and spelling is essential, sometimes it’s small mistakes that trip up new proofreaders. To help you avoid common mistakes, we’ve compiled our top five dos and don’ts for new proofreaders: […]
Editing Tips: What to Do with Biased Language
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5 Tips for Keeping Your Critical Distance While Proofreading
Oct 15, 2020
It can be hard to focus on proofreading if you’re too involved in a text, or if you’ve made several passes already and you’re now too familiar with it to easily spot errors. But there are things you can do to maintain critical distance when proofreading, including: Change your perspective on the document by proofreading […]
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Freelance Proofreading Tips: The Client’s Brief
Mar 19, 2020
As a freelance proofreader and editor, your work may range from making major changes to a document to fixing typos and other minor errors. And this variability is why you need to agree on a clear brief with each client. But what is a brief? And what might it cover? Understanding the Client’s Brief In […]
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Freelance Proofreading Tips: 5 Types of Client
Mar 09, 2020
One of the joys of freelance proofreading and editing is the variety it offers. Every client is a little bit different, each with their own requirements and posing their own challenges. But there are some types of client you’ll encounter more often than others, including: Students, academics, and researchers Business clients Authors and publishers Private […]
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3 Tips for Staying Focused While Proofreading
Feb 17, 2020
Attention to detail is crucial for any proofreader. But how can you maintain your focus when editing long, dry documents? Or when working for hours on end? We won’t claim to have all the answers, but we do have three great tips for staying focused while proofreading. 1. Take Regular Breaks Fatigue is the number […]
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Copy Editing vs. Proofreading: What You Need to Know
Feb 06, 2020
In the publishing world, copy editing and proofreading both take place toward the end of the editing process. However, these terms are tricky to pin down. And to confuse matters further, many freelance editors offer a mix of both. But there is a distinction between the two, so let’s look at what makes copy editing […]
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5 Top Tips for Giving Great Feedback on a Document
Jan 23, 2020
Knowadays is about more than just grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It’s about how you can help clients produce excellent writing, which often involves leaving feedback. But how should you comment on a document you’re editing? Let’s find out.
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Dealing with Difficult Proofreading Situations
Dealing with Difficult Proofreading Situations
May 30, 2018
As with any career, some editing tasks will be more difficult than others. However, there is a line (sometimes a fine one) between difficult and unacceptable. What do you do when a client makes an unreasonable request? How can you deal with situations in which clients treat you poorly? In today’s blog post, we offer […]
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Start Making Sense: What to Do When a Document Is Hard to Follow
Start Making Sense: What to Do When a Document Is Hard to Follow
Jan 01, 2018
Early January is just like any other time of year, except you see a lot more people jogging in an attempt to keep to their new year’s resolutions. But here at Proofreading Academy, we believe that your resolutions don’t have to be exhausting! So instead of paying a year’s membership fees for two days at […]