Things have been a little busy at my house this week, First name / friend. A beagle puppy has joined our family!
You may remember from Issue 006 of The Leaflet that my husband and I took care of a beagle named Bogey for a couple days back in October. Our new puppy is Bogey's littermate. It's been an adjustment to have a pet in our home again, but we're enjoying it!
We haven't come up with a name for him yet. If you have any suggestions, please reply to this email and send them my way!
I've discovered that it's difficult to capture a non-blurry image of an awake beagle.
👇 Featured Tool: PerfectIt 👇
I've been using PerfectIt in my proofreading work for a few years now, but here's how it helped me recently:
My client wrote both “bandanna” and “bandana” in a 215-page transcript, but because the file was so lengthy and neither spelling is an error, I didn't notice that the word was written inconsistently throughout. Grammarly and Microsoft Word Editor (two tools I use after proofreading files) didn't flag the inconsistency because Merriam-Webster says that both versions are acceptable.
PerfectIt to the rescue! This tool flagged the inconsistency, and I suggested that my client write the word the same way throughout the file (see the screenshot below).
I'm not an affiliate for PerfectIt, but I wanted to mention this tool in case you're not already familiar with it. The software currently costs $99 per year, but there's a 14-day free trial so you can experiment with it. My favorite feature is the consistency checks.
Catch of the Week:
"Through the wringer" means going through a tough or challenging experience, similar to clothes being tightly squeezed in a wringer washing machine.
This Week's Featured Proofreader or Editor:
Punctual Proofreading By Jill
The Proofreader Greenhouse asked:
What type of content do you proofread or edit? Transcripts for court reporters
Did you complete a training course for proofreaders, or are you self-taught? I graduated from Elizabeth Weigner's course, The Proofreading Business Coach. Highly recommend!
What's your favorite thing about your proofreading or editing business? I never know what types of transcripts I'm going to receive from my clients. Variety is the spice of life!
What causes you the most frustration in your business? When my technology isn't working properly
What tips would you like to share with other proofreaders and editors? I feel that kindness can go a long way.
