Proofreading Power: Become an Effective Proofreader

by Ashan R. Hampton

Can you catch mistakes in your own writing? Can you identify and correct common writing errors? Would you like to become an effective proofreader for personal growth or profit? Before you write a book, launch a business or start a side-hustle, you must learn to produce error-free writing. Regardless of the loose use of language on social media, error-free communication is required in educational, business, legal, and all other professional correspondence. “Proofreading Power” provides essential rules, guidelines and tips to quickly boost your editing prowess. Train your eye to catch mistakes in the smallest of details with practical exercises on grammar, mechanics, usage, punctuation and spelling. Try your hand at correcting everyday writing samples, such as essay responses, job descriptions, business letters, and blog articles. In addition, improve your proofreading skills with three special sections on visual and digital proofing, language bias, and social media. Learn the basics of sensitivity editing by understanding what constitutes inappropriate, offensive or discriminatory speech for protected groups. Overall, “Proofreading Power” provides the foundation you need to avoid costly or embarrassing mistakes in your next writing project.

122 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2018