A Note from Julie, the Greenhouse Curator:

Remember those 30-minute calls I invited Leaflet readers to sign up for a few weeks ago? I decided to call them Nurture Sessions—because nurture means providing care, encouragement, and the right conditions for healthy growth (and who doesn’t need more of that?).
 

Well, I’ve had four sessions so far, with one more coming up soon, and I’ve loved every single one.

It’s been a full week with RealTeam proofreading, client work, and these one-on-one sessions sprinkled in. But I came away from each conversation feeling energized, encouraged, and grateful.
 

This is just the beginning. More to come soon. 🌱

I’ve seen several posts lately reminding us that no one is perfect, not even proofreaders. We’re human, and so are our clients. It’s worth remembering (and gently reminding our clients of that too).
 

This week, I shared a thoughtful LinkedIn post from Dave Baker on this very topic. Dean Comeau's comment on my post really stuck with me. He described proofreaders and editors as the last line of defense—like a goalie in soccer or hockey. I love that analogy. It’s such a clear picture of the role we play in helping content reach the world with clarity and care.

I encourage you to read the full LinkedIn post (including Dave’s original post) and Dean’s recent article on the subject: “100% Error-Free Copy: Can You Trust a Proofreader Who Makes This Claim?”

You know I love a plant-themed typo. This one? “Ice pants” instead of “ice plants.” Just one letter missing, but it changes everything. 🧊👖😊

By the way, if you're interested in learning about the ice plant (which I'd never heard of until proofreading the transcript where this typo occurred), here's some info about it (with photos) from The Spruce website.

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.

Kenna Griffin

 

With Mother's Day around the corner, I know this weekend will mean different things to different people. Whether you're celebrating, remembering, or simply enjoying a quiet Sunday, I hope these orchids I recently saw at a local greenhouse bring a little beauty to your day. 🌺

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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