A Note from Julie, the Greenhouse Curator:

This week, a client texted me out of the blue to say he wanted to thank me for all my hard work—by buying me lunch. He sent me a DoorDash link and told me to order whatever I wanted from Chick-fil-A.
 

It was such a thoughtful, unexpected gesture.
 

As proofreaders and editors, most of our work happens behind the scenes. We catch the errors, smooth out the awkward spots, and clean up the details so our clients’ message comes through clearly.
 

We don’t do it for praise, but when someone takes a moment to express their appreciation in a special way, it sticks with us.

We can be that kind of encouragement for someone else, too.
 

Whether it’s a longtime client, a colleague who passed your name along to someone new, or a fellow editor who helped you think through a tricky sentence, here are a few simple but meaningful ways to show appreciation:

Think of one person who’s made your work easier lately. What’s one small thing you could do to thank them?
 

Encouragement doesn’t have to come in a bag with waffle fries (though I won’t turn that down). 😊

In this section of The Leaflet, I usually feature three LinkedIn posts that stood out to me during the week. But this time, I’m featuring only one piece of content. It deserves the spotlight all on its own.
 

It’s not even a post; it’s a podcast episode.
 

“3 Ways to Tackle Editorial Marketing Overwhelm” from The Editing Podcast by Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle first aired in 2020, and I can't believe I only just listened to it this week. (Where has this been all my life?) 

If you’re a proofreader or editor who finds marketing overwhelming, please, I’m begging you—make time to listen.
 

Louise and Denise talk about overcoming perfectionism, focusing on delivery, and following your own path. One thing Louise said really stuck with me:
 

“When you have your own business, you have two jobs: the work you do and the work you do to get the work you do.”
 

👉🏻 Here's the link: “3 Ways to Tackle Editorial Marketing Overwhelm” 

The phrase “high-water mark” refers to the highest level something has ever reached. It’s often used to describe a peak achievement or the best something has ever been. 💡

Example:
Catching that major error right before the book went to print felt like the high-water mark of her proofreading week.

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.

Adelé Hensley

The dogwood trees in my yard are in full bloom! Last spring, my dogwoods were a dud, but this year they're glorious! 

Fun fact: The dogwood is North Carolina’s state flower.

Let's keep growing together!

What did you think of today's email? I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or feedback. Email julie@theproofreadergreenhouse.com

 

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