Comments on: Are the “Proofreading Police” Watching You? http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/ Copywriting and Content Marketing Strategies Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:53:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Here is a Method that is Helping Writers Find Mistakes in Their Work http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-762146 Here is a Method that is Helping Writers Find Mistakes in Their Work Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:25:15 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-762146 [...] inevitable for an error to sneak in every now and then. If you take the time to edit your writing, however, it can happen less [...] [...] inevitable for an error to sneak in every now and then. If you take the time to edit your writing, however, it can happen less [...]

]]> By: ravi http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-731936 ravi Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:20:38 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-731936 I just had a typo in the first sentence of a newsletter I sent to several thousand. I only did the fourth option – “have someone else read it.” Knew better but did it anyway – in a rush to publish. Blerg! I just had a typo in the first sentence of a newsletter I sent to several thousand. I only did the fourth option – “have someone else read it.” Knew better but did it anyway – in a rush to publish. Blerg!

]]> By: Speakwrite Communications http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-665301 Speakwrite Communications Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:16:16 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-665301 Terrific post! People should just seek for professional grammar and writing support as these are key in any writing work. Very useful. Thanks! Terrific post! People should just seek for professional grammar and writing support as these are key in any writing work. Very useful. Thanks!

]]> By: YOU Need a Blog: Part 3 | Anthony Myers Inc. http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-656796 YOU Need a Blog: Part 3 | Anthony Myers Inc. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:47:35 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-656796 [...] http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/ [...] [...] http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/ [...]

]]> By: jennifer blanchard http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-629135 jennifer blanchard Thu, 14 May 2009 18:24:13 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-629135 I just came across this article, thought you all might be interested to see it: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/errors_by_bloggers_kill_credib.php I just came across this article, thought you all might be interested to see it: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/errors_by_bloggers_kill_credib.php

]]> By: Weekend Link Love: The Mother’s Day Edition : Freelance Writing Jobs http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-627444 Weekend Link Love: The Mother’s Day Edition : Freelance Writing Jobs Sun, 10 May 2009 14:36:21 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-627444 [...] Are the Proofreading Police Watching You? at Copyblogger (They sure are, and I have the mail to prove it! - Deb) [...] [...] Are the Proofreading Police Watching You? at Copyblogger (They sure are, and I have the mail to prove it! – Deb) [...]

]]> By: Cool Links #36: Prom Edition « TEACH J: For Teachers of Journalism And Media http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-627170 Cool Links #36: Prom Edition « TEACH J: For Teachers of Journalism And Media Sat, 09 May 2009 16:03:48 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-627170 [...] – Copyblogger says that we should all write as if we are being watched!  Watched by the proofreading police. Don’t we want people to read our work?  Yes, we [...] [...] – Copyblogger says that we should all write as if we are being watched!  Watched by the proofreading police. Don’t we want people to read our work?  Yes, we [...]

]]> By: Carla http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-627010 Carla Sat, 09 May 2009 02:48:22 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-627010 I know I am guilty of this. Even though I spell check, read everything word by word and make sure I'm using the correct spelling for the word, I know I probably miss something every now and then. I don't claim to be a great writer or even "OK" editor since this was never a part of my "9-5" life. Sometimes I spend more times editing than doing the actual writing. I know I am guilty of this. Even though I spell check, read everything word by word and make sure I’m using the correct spelling for the word, I know I probably miss something every now and then. I don’t claim to be a great writer or even “OK” editor since this was never a part of my “9-5″ life.

Sometimes I spend more times editing than doing the actual writing.

]]> By: Manshu http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-626507 Manshu Fri, 08 May 2009 02:53:26 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-626507 Great tips! Great tips!

]]> By: Spend 60 Seconds and Get Inspired By One Word « Procrastinating Writers http://www.copyblogger.com/proofreading-police/#comment-626266 Spend 60 Seconds and Get Inspired By One Word « Procrastinating Writers Thu, 07 May 2009 16:02:25 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/?p=3106#comment-626266 [...] The idea isn’t to write perfectly, but to forget about editing (and your inner editor) and just write! Be sure you still read through you post when the 60 seconds is up and proofread it before publishing. [...] [...] The idea isn’t to write perfectly, but to forget about editing (and your inner editor) and just write! Be sure you still read through you post when the 60 seconds is up and proofread it before publishing. [...]

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