Comments on: Proofread Like a Professional

By: Jodith

Jodith — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:52:02 +0000

Thanks. Reading backwards was one of the first things I was taught when I first started doing proof reading for a graphic design firm lo these many years ago. It’s always stood me in good stead.

By: Save Your Marriage

Save Your Marriage — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:32:13 +0000

That is really interesting. I have never thought of reading backwards before. That is a great idea when editing and looking for double words or mispellings

By: Jo

Jo — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:44:09 +0000

I'd add one more, read it out loud. Often the act of listening to your own words will help you pick out awkward sentences, too-often repeated words, etc.Nice list! Jo's last blog post..Entrecard StumbleUpon Update

By: Jodith

Jodith — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:25:32 +0000

It does take a bit of practice. But reading it backwards helps catch things like repeated words, that the eye tends to gloss over when reading forwards.

By: CatherineL

CatherineL — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:56:31 +0000

Hi Jodith – These are great tips. I especially like the idea of checking through a few times for different types of mistake.

However, I’ve never tried reading backwards before and even the thought of it makes me quite dizzy. I’m guessing that takes quite a bit of practise.

By: Jodith

Jodith — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:48:52 +0000

Thanks for the response, Barbara.

Proofreading has always been a particular bane of mine, so I have tried to collect tidbits over the years about how to be a better proofreader.

Jodith

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:10:50 +0000

Hi Jodith,

Thank you for sharing such great advice on proofreading. As a blogger, who often becomes blind to my own writings, the tips you have provided will make proofreading my work much easier.

Happy Blogging!