A Note from Julie, the Greenhouse Curator: |
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I absolutely love butterflies: the big, beautiful monarchs and the little tawny emperors like this guy I caught resting on the top of my hummingbird feeder this week.
At first, I thought he came for the nectar, but I never saw him drink any. Instead, he just rested there for a long while.
I saw it as a reminder about the importance of rest and rejuvenation, especially when doing focused work like proofreading, editing, or writing.
What kind of butterflies are common in your part of the world? 🦋 |
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I recently asked my LinkedIn followers whether they prefer silence or sound when they're working. I got some really interesting answers!
Here are some of them: - complete silence
- piano music with running water
- Irish Coast channel from myNoise
- YouTube video of waves or a stream
- videogame music
- Noisli
- light classical music
- internet radio
- podcasts (during admin work)
I'd love to hear whether you prefer sounds or silence while working. Please reply to this email to let me know. |
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The TPG merch survey is still open, and I’d love your input!
Just click the green button below and let me know what products you’d like to see with fun designs like this one. |
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I know how busy your inbox can get—sometimes it’s hard to keep up with everything. Here’s a reminder that past issues of The Leaflet are organized in one spot on The Proofreader Greenhouse website, ready for you to read whenever you have time. Click here to catch up on past issues. |
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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): - Creating a sustainable routine for long-term projects: Long-term projects can be tough to tackle, often because we know how much effort they’ll take or because we crave quick wins. Jennifer shares a helpful routine for staying on track. I especially liked her suggestion to treat your work sessions as non-negotiable appointments—that's a great way to make steady progress. 💪🏻
- Tips for mastering compound words: As proofreaders and editors, we often spend a lot of time looking up compound words. I can’t tell you how often I have Merriam-Webster open, checking whether a word should be open, closed, or hyphenated. It’s part of the job! I appreciated Timothy's reminder of how important it is to maintain consistency, especially when clients may choose a less traditional spelling. 🌟
- How long can a fiction editor edit? Kourtney reminds us that it's important to take breaks from our focused work as proofreaders and editors. Intense concentration for long periods can drain our mental energy, making it harder to catch every detail. Stepping away for a break allows us to come back with sharper focus. 🧠
By the way, if you're on LinkedIn, I'd love to connect! |
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“Staph” is short for “staphylococcus," a type of bacteria.💡 Catch of the Week screenshots come from my transcript proofreading. I can't change what a person said, but I can make sure words are spelled correctly and punctuation marks are in the right spots. If you're interested in learning more about transcript proofreading, I wrote an article about it here. |
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This Week's Featured Proofreader or Editor: |
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The Proofreader Greenhouse asked: - What type of content do you proofread or edit?
Memoir and fiction books
- Did you complete training for proofreading or editing?
BA in English and creative writing, plus a couple editing internships. One of those internships was with the Baltimore Review, and it turned into several years of volunteer editing. Working for a journal is always something I recommend for those looking for more editing experience. You're exposed to so many different voices and styles, and you learn what's publish-worthy.
- What's your favorite thing about your proofreading or editing work?
As an introvert I did not expect this, but the part I love most is speaking with the authors. Brainstorming, going over queries, figuring out what they meant and how to bring that to fruition—it's so fulfilling and fun. I get a high from it.
- What causes you the most frustration in your work?
Probably hyphens. And coordinating/cumulative adjectives. 😊
- What tips would you like to share with other proofreaders and editors?
Learn to use Word macros. They save so much time and frustration.
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I just love the rough, bumpy leaves on my begonia. He likes bright light, and when he (rarely) flowers . . . it's simply amazing! ️🌱 |
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Let's keep growing together! |
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