A Note from Julie, the Greenhouse Curator: |
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Happy July, friends! If you live in the United States, I hope you had a nice Independence Day holiday on Thursday. I visited a lovely local bookstore this week, and I enjoyed looking at the fun language-related items for sale in the shop. They even have several live plants hanging in the windows! |
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⭐ Free Resource for Proofreaders & Editors ⭐ |
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I'm often asked how proofreaders and editors can get better at spotting errors. Is it a skill we're born with, or are there ways to grow our abilities? You know I love plant analogies, and what better way to describe errors than comparing them to weeds? I've created a list of 24 ways to weed out errors in your clients' wording.
I'll be promoting this resource online soon, but as a Leaflet subscriber, all you need to do is reply to this email and ask me to send you the PDF. That's it! |
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Favorite LinkedIn Posts This Week: |
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Here are three posts I enjoyed reading on LinkedIn this week (shared with permission): - What are your strengths? As proofreaders and editors who are trained to spot errors, we often focus on our own mistakes and shortcomings. Amanda's post encourages us to list some of our strengths. 💪🏻
- Managing a personal life while running a business: Ciera shares the story of how she found herself neglecting her personal interests when she started her full-time business. She encourages us to schedule time for activities we miss. ⏲️
- What is a Tom Swifty? I thoroughly enjoyed reading this post (and the comments beneath it). Such fun wordplay! 😁
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“A garden is only as good as its seeds, so we want to start by seeding our knowledge garden with only the most interesting, insightful, useful ideas we can find.” I've been working on a knowledge garden for The Proofreader Greenhouse (more info coming soon!), so I loved this quote from Tiago Forte's Building a Second Brain.If you're interested in trying Readwise for yourself to revisit and learn from your digital and analog reading highlights, here's my invite link that gives you an additional free month of this great tool. |
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I learned the spelling of this word only recently. I always thought it was spelled “loop" (probably because I've heard it spoken but not seen it written). According to Merriam-Webster, a loupe (pronounced “loop”) is a small magnifier used especially by jewelers and watchmakers.
You're probably not surprised that this word comes from French, based on its spelling.💡 |
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This Week's Featured Proofreader or Editor: |
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Christine Florie Editorial Services |
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The Proofreader Greenhouse asked: - What type of content do you proofread or edit?
I proofread and edit academic and scholarly work as well as K-12 nonfiction for the school and library market. I proofread adult and K-12 trade nonfiction and fiction.
- Did you complete training for proofreading or editing?
I have not taken any training courses. I've been in the publishing industry for more than thirty-five years. I started my career working on the production of STEM and business journals and books. I then transitioned to acquisitions and development of K-12 books for the school and library market. In my last in-house position I was executive editor for Marshall Cavendish Benchmark Inc.
- What's your favorite thing about your proofreading or editing work?
My favorite thing about my proofreading and editing business is the variety of manuscripts that come across my desk. I've had the opportunity to work on manuscripts about the American Revolution, education, international security, the Mafia, insomnia, menopause, orcas of the Pacific Northwest, money management skills for kids, just to name a few.
- What causes you the most frustration in your work?
It's not unusual for people to become frustrated with certain aspects of their job. Editorial services are no exception. However, I find that the rewards from this career outweigh the frustrations I may encounter from time to time.
- What tips would you like to share with other proofreaders and editors?
I think scheduling is incredibly important. It's crucial to know what your limit is and not overextend yourself. This is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Before accepting a new project, you need to assess your current workload and what's coming down the pipeline. Figure out how much time is needed per day, per project, and determine whether you can fit it in without compromising quality of work.
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New leaves are such a big deal for fiddle-leaf fig owners, and I get excited every time one appears on this plant in my dining room. In fact, new leaves usually come in pairs on this plant. That's double the excitement! 😃 |
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Let's keep growing together! |
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