Proofreading "Proof Reading"
The Right Words
Yesterday was my day for making mistakes for the week, well at least I hope it doesn't last, but I forgive myself because I'm human, I was last time I looked in the mirror at least :>)
My 'right words' mistakes were:
1) using the 'wrong words' in a response to someone which didn't reflect my positive and action focused self to people who don't know me, long story I won't bore you with, but needless to say I was kicking myself afterwards.
2) spelling proofreading as "proof reading" which someone felt compelled to highlight, don't you just love 'nice' people!
Once you make a mistake, or yes even two within half an hour of each other, there is little you can do about it apart from learn the lesson(s) and make a positive mental note not to repeat it/them.
Ok, a forum post error isn't the end of the world, and often your brain will be working ahead of your fingers, or is it the other way round, therefore, typos and mistakes happen. In these instances, it's usually fine, unless you have an eagle eyed member dying to point out the error of your words to you and the world, ignore and move on is my motto.
Where all words, the right words, do matter is in your direct written communications with your prospective and actual clients and customers, whether that be in your advertising literature, your press releases, articles, on your website etc etc.
To present your words well and error free a jolly good proofreader is a valuable investment. For a usually very affordable fee you can benefit from a professional proofreading your proof reading to ensure that all your words correctly convey your message.
Nicola of AllWords does some fantastic proofreading and editing projects for my clients and myself so please do check out her articles and services if you want to make sure your words are the right words!
If yew cant raed or udnerstnad tihs yew wlil konw why I nead Nicloas profreednig sklils :>)
Why use a proofreader or editor?
When you write an article, ebook, book or press release for example, you are too close to your own words. It is highly probable that you will overlook the same error on each proofreading run through and therefore waste a lot of your valuable time. You could use that time for something more constructive, like writing another chapter or a new article.
A fresh pair of professionally trained and experienced eyes takes away all your hassles and frees up your time. Spend it wisely on your next important project.
Have fun with your words and find the right words.
Diane Stafford
- proofreading proof reading not done on this post,
- guaranteed, as always, not to be 100% accurate