Hi, First name / friend. I'm writing this newsletter with an adorable beagle named Bogey sleeping beneath my feet. My husband and I are taking care of a coworker's dog for the weekend. It's been seven years since our beloved dog, Daisy, died, so it's nice to have a pooch in the house again for a few days.
My husband, Jon, with Bogey at a family birthday party last night
Do you have a pet who hangs out with you while you proofread or edit? I'd love to hear about it! Feel free to reply to this email and let me know (and attach a photo if you'd like).
We had several interesting, informative discussions in The Trellis, our supportive community for proofreaders and editors:
In the Productivity Tools channel, we talked about the benefits of having plants in our office space.
In the Seeds of Encouragement channel, I shared the story of the former student I saw this week and what turned into a lengthy conversation (even though I had blocked off that time for proofreading work).
In the Good Catch channel, I shared a photo of the cartoon that hangs on my office wall. It's one of my favorite catches from my proofreading business, a reminder for boys to wear a “collard” shirt for picture day. 😂
Many of the transcripts I proofread are from construction-related lawsuits, so I've seen the word mil many times. A mil is a unit of length equal to 1/1000 inch (about .025 millimeter) and is often used to measure thickness.
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What type of content do you proofread or edit? Sci-fi/fantasy, contemporary romance novels and novellas; blogs and self-help books
Did you complete a training course for proofreaders, or are you self-taught? I completed a course through Proofread Anywhere and studied the Chicago Manual of Style on my own.
What is your favorite thing about your proofreading or editing business? Talking to and supporting authors
What causes you the most frustration in your business? Narrowing down a writer's needs to focus on one thing at a time for maximum effectiveness
