A Note from Julie, the Greenhouse Curator: |
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It’s no surprise that I love leaves—whether they’re on plants or trees. I did name this newsletter The Leaflet, after all! 😉
Every fall, my husband and I take evening drives, scouting out the most colorful trees nearby. Here are some photos I captured of the beautiful leaves in our area this week. |
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Watching the leaves change this year reminds me that sometimes, letting go is a part of growing.
Trees drop their old leaves to make space for new ones, and maybe we can do the same in our work. Letting go of what’s not working—habits, tools, approaches—creates space for new ideas and energy to take root.
What's one thing you're trying to let go of? Feel free to reply to this email and let me know so I can cheer you on. 🍂 |
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Try a Change of Scenery for Better Focus |
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When my schedule allows, I try to spend one day a week working on projects for The Proofreader Greenhouse somewhere outside my home office. My favorite spot is a library about 20 minutes away. Library cardholders can reserve small conference rooms, perfect for quiet focus or even meeting with others if you want a collaborative day. |
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I love that the conference rooms have huge windows—natural light floods in, and the trees outside are a gorgeous yellow. Yesterday, I spent hours there and felt so refreshed and productive. There’s just something about stepping away from the distractions of home.
Have you ever tried working somewhere different? I'd love to hear about your favorite workspace. |
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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 a difference an editor makes: The photos Siân shares beautifully illustrate a piece of content before and after it's worked on by an editor (or proofreader). How inspiring! ☀️
- Don't stop planting content seeds: Stacey reminds us that even when some of our online marketing posts get little (or no) engagement, prospective clients could still be paying attention. Keep sharing those posts; you never know when they’ll take root and grow into a future project. 🌱
- Consider creating a self-care guide for your clients: As proofreaders and editors, we sometimes forget that our clients might experience stress when receiving our corrections. Hannah has decided to help her clients with this possible anxiety by creating a self-care guide for them. I love this idea! 🤗
By the way, if you're on LinkedIn, I'd love to connect! |
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To "make do" means to manage with what's available, even if it's not ideal. 💡 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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Anisa from Penrose Professional Services |
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The Proofreader Greenhouse asked: - What type of content do you proofread or edit?
I edit all types of content written by dietitians and other nutrition professionals.
- Did you complete training for proofreading or editing?
I did Proofread Anywhere and a few Edit Republic editing courses.
- What's your favorite thing about your proofreading or editing work?
I love helping nutrition professionals recognize where they might not be meeting the needs of their audience, and then editing their written content so it's easy for their readers to understand and use. While I love editing, I also have a teaching background and enjoy coaching clients.
- What causes you the most frustration in your work?
I've chosen a niche that requires a lot of initial education, which can be frustrating. Most dietitians don't know what plain language is and may not consider it when they create their content. So I have to help them know and understand why it's important to use clear content and messaging for their ideal client and overall audience.
- What tips would you like to share with other proofreaders and editors?
I think it's smart for every proofreader or editor to have some knowledge of plain language so they can give their clients that extra bit of advice about clearly communicating with their readers.
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I've been waiting for weeks for this leaf on my Dragon tail ( Epipremnum pinnatum) to open. This week, I noticed that droplets of water are appearing at the tip due to guttation (which I talked about in this post). Maybe that means it's about to open. 🪴 |
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Let's keep growing together! |
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