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Proofreading Guide

by Jessica Cook

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If you don't have access to a proofreading cat, you may be confused about the process of editing and proofreading your writing. Never fear--the eHow proofreading guide is here to help you proofread your way to writing success.

  • How to Proofread Anything

    Proofreading may not be naturally easy for everyone, but it's necessary to get ahead in any career. Whether you're writing an email or a memo, the final step in ensuring Read More

  • How to Proofread a Manuscript

    Maybe you're part of a critique circle and you have a chapter to read for the next meeting. Or perhaps you've finished your first tour de force and need to give it a proper Read More

  • How to Proofread Your Writing

    Being a skilled writer is an admirable quality. Indeed, a knack for writing will open doors in your profession, or as a hobby, that you never thought possible. As you Read More

  • How to Improve Your Writing by Using an Editor

    Even if you are a great writer, it's hard to edit your own writing. It helps to have someone else look at your work. There's always room for improvement, either in content Read More

  • How to Edit With Style

    Editing is the process of preparing copy for final presentation through correcting, condensing, organizing and modifying words. Editing requires understanding of the Read More

  • The College Paper Revision Process

    Our expert will explain how to revise your paper in this free video on how to write a college paper. Whether it's for your thesis, an essay, or a story, you can learn how Read More

  • How to Check English Grammar

    Proofreading your own work isn't effective if you don't know grammar rules or the correct spelling of words. You will present an unprofessional impression to potential Read More

  • The Importance of Rereading to Improve Your Writing

    Learn how to reread your papers and catch mistakes in this free video. Watch, and see how your writing will instantly improve. Read More

  • Thesis Editing

    You are writing your master's thesis, and you know this is one of the most important projects you'll ever complete. You want to turn in a good job for a couple of reasons. Read More

  • Peer Review Process

    The first step in the peer review process is to have students read each other's work carefully and to make helpful comments. Learn about editing a paper from a peer with Read More

  • How Does a Proofreader Spend a Workday?

    A freelance proofreader is responsible for setting his own hours and strict guidelines. Although working from home may sound exciting, it is often quite challenging for the Read More

  • How to Become a Mentor to Young Aspiring Writers

    People may want to pursue a career but they often fear they don't have what it takes. They let fear and insecurity hold them back from achieving their goals and doing what Read More

  • About Freelance Editors

    A freelance editor is a person who checks for errors in a document. Freelance editors are self-employed and contract their services to individuals or businesses. Freelance Read More

  • About Spell Checkers

    Spell checkers are useful programs that help spare a writer of the embarrassment of misspelling a word. These programs have become helpful tools for anyone who creates a Read More

  • Book Editor Job Description

    The title "book editor" refers to several different functions at a publishing house. Depending on the latter's size (i.e., a major house vs. a university press), the book Read More

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