Proofreading

Five secrets of better proofreading

by Matthew Stibbe on August 8, 2011

Proofreading can be a time-consuming task. Being a good proofreader requires being thorough and accurate. Letting even a few errors slip through the cracks can be a source of embarrassment for any writer. Since most writers do not want to let proofreading cut into their writing time, finding a balance between speed and quality is [...]

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Interview with my fabulous proofreader

by Matthew Stibbe on September 26, 2006

Sarah Bee is my proofreader – my secret weapon against grammatical errors and typos. I asked her a few questions: How did you get into proofreading and editing? I started out from university writing for various music mags, and took it upon myself to check the proofs of one of the smaller ones every month [...]

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