Have you been working on an important document for some time, and need a little help with the final stages?
A fresh pair of eyes can often spot things you can’t see yourself. Spell checkers can sometimes slip in real words that are meaningless in context. It can be very difficult to spot these in your own writing. How many of us merely glance through rather than checking properly? Reviewing your own work is like cutting your own hair. You usually miss a bit.
Let your message shine through the words
The editing and proofreading process can check your writing for:
- spelling mistakes and typographical errors.
- grammatical errors.
- punctuation errors.
- consistent formatting.
- unnecessary repetition of words.
- passages that would benefit from re-phrasing:
- to make your message clearer.
- to replace passive constructions with livelier active sentences.
- to use the right vocabulary for your intended audience.
“I worked with Sarah Perkins for a number of years. She was always able to edit and improve documents, making them clearer, more precise and easier to read. She met deadlines and was always good to work with.”
Dr John Gallacher, Deputy Principal, Royal Northern College of Music.
Contact me at the.proof.angel@gmail.com
The Proof Angel 