National Proofreading Day
Proofreading our written work is a hallmark of every year on March 8th, National Proofreading Day highlights the importance of proofreading our written work. Many that enjoy proofreading are also able to gently correct others. However, constructive criticism is usually welcome if given the opportunity to proofread another's work.
The day is dedicated to mis-free writing. Carefully review all your letters and documents to give a positive and professional impression. When proofreading, it's often helpful to have a few tips on how to celebrate overlooked mistakes. For the most accurate proofreading, use several of them and mix them up from time to time.
- Proofread after an article, critical email, or chapter has time to set, and you're seeing it with fresh eyes
- Do not disturb – Do not disturb – Remove all distractions, including phones, other deadlines, traffic, noise, and interruptions
- Learn your habits – Make a list of your daily habits and search for those that appear first
- Autocorrect can be helpful if used solely as a tool. Turn off the autocorrect – autocorrect can be useful. However, over time, we've become reliant on it. It can overcorrect our messages in texts and emails, causing a lot of confusion. There are many more accurate and effective ways to solve a word when we're uncertain of the spelling or a term
- Read it aloud – We make more mistakes when we read aloud than when we read by sight alone
- Read it backwards – A fresh look allows us to find new mistakes. Start with the last sentence and work your way to the beginning
- Fresh eyes – When the second pair of eyes reads something completely new, it's amazing what they find!
- Print it out – And use a different font. We see mistakes we didn't see the first few times when it was printed on paper, and we find errors we didn't see the first few times
How to be #nationalproofreadingday
- Proofreading tips and tricks are shared here
- Proofreading is a skill that can be learned
- Challenge yourself to constructive criticism
- If you're used to other people's mistakes, perhaps this is the time to let them slide
- Be sure to proofread anything you write and use #NationalProofreadingDay to post on social media, and be sure to mention #NationalProofreadingDay to post on social media
History has shown that the national proofreading day was the first in the United States
Judy Beaver, a corporate trainer, was the first person to perform National Proofreading Day. She chose March 8th, her mother's birthday, to honor her mother and her love of correcting people.
Proofreading FAQ
Q. Is it wrong to correct someone's grammar?
A. If someone has asked you to proofread your papers, they should expect you to correct their grammar. However, if someone sends you a kind letter, put down the red pen.
Q. Is it possible to work as a proofreader?
A. Yes. Yes. Proofreaders are employed by several companies and individuals to read manuscripts, websites, print material, advertisements, and other items. Proofreaders are often employed by publishers and individuals.
