Preventing goof-ups: 10 proofreading tips

When I see the published version of something I’ve worked on—whether it’s a book, brochure, website or newsletter—I never experience that delicious little frisson of excitement that should accompany all new things. Instead, I feel dread. Where are the mistakes? What’s the client/boss going to hate? What could have gone wrong? Call it glass-half-emptyism if you like, but I’ve been at this game long enough to know that mistakes get made. And, if you’re the read more...