Comments on: 14 Foolproof Proofreading Tips for Bloggers

By: Professionalism in Social Networking « socialnetworkstudent

Professionalism in Social Networking « socialnetworkstudent — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:07:16 +0000

[...] – DO make sure to proofread. [...]

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:42:36 +0000

Great article! Being a blogger and now proofreader myself I find the above tips very helpful. Thank you.

By: Heather Todd

Heather Todd — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:06:23 +0000

I provide proofreading services ,I stumble upon your site via Google and I am glad that I really find awesome proofreading tips .

Thanks

By: 46 Fabulous Proofreading Tips « Karen S Elliott's Blog

46 Fabulous Proofreading Tips « Karen S Elliott's Blog — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:19:51 +0000

[...] From assuming a proofreader mindset to proof-love with other bloggers to reading aloud, Shane Arthur writes 14 Foolproof Proofreading Tips for Bloggers. [...]

By: Jim Powell

Jim Powell — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 03:48:21 +0000

Great blog and advice! And all the comments provide even more proofreading help for anyone looking to sharpen their skills.

By: Straight Dope Dad

Straight Dope Dad — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:21:45 +0000

I’ll take issue with the passive voice rule. That’s a dated and not very helpful rule. You should write in a way that sounds best for your style and what you are trying to say. The passive voice works beautifully in many instances. Sometimes the active voice is best. It’s too circumstantial to be a tip or a rule. More of something to be aware of. my after the deadline plugin flags passive voice all the time and the suggested rewrites are hilarious. Sometimes, changing from passive to active can obliterate the greater meaning. Sometimes it clarifies it.

By: Good Writing Sucks | Ghostwriter Dad - Ghostwriting Services Specializing in Content, Social Media Strategies, and SEO

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:25:20 +0000

[...] no one is available, read your work aloud to yourself, listening for flow. Or follow these proofreading tips. But, if you are expecting an audience to read your words, make certain your words are the best [...]

By: Shane Arthur

Shane Arthur — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:51:49 +0000

@Louise,

1. Follow bloggers on twitter that you wish to proofread.
2. Send them dms of any errors you find on their posts. (This builds the relationship and proves your worth)
3. Read their free ebooks pdfs and send them unsolicited proofs, stating you just want to get on their radar.
4. Be aware that no all bloggers are willing to pay for proofreading (but, they do barter some of their cool stuff in exchange for favors.)
5. Rinse, repeat.

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:03:02 +0000

Hello. I am in the process of starting my own proofreading business and googled your website. I’m jealous! Yours is very well done. The tips are excellent. I wish I could say that was MY work! My compliments to the writer. Would you have any tips for how to attract those bloggers who constantly misspell words, make other typos, and then hit “print,” with nary a second glance? My website is not up yet, but hope that will be happening very soon. Thanks!

By: Best Proofreading Service

Best Proofreading Service — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:16:57 +0000

No. 7 is so true. Read slower! You’d be surprised how many spelling and grammar errors you catch this way. How does it sound to the ear? Anyway, thanks for this helpful collection of proofreading tips.