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What Does “Proofreading for Grammar” Include?

Accurate grammar allows readers to enjoy and understand your story—without having to backtrack to try to figure out what you’re trying to say. (If readers have to do that, you may lose them.) Grammatical sentences convey your story clearly. The following isn’t meant to be an exhaustive list of every grammar issue I proofread for, but it should give you a good idea of what I’ll  be on the lookout […]

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Proofreading Tip: Slow Down

The best proofreading advice I can give you is to slow down when you read your manuscript. Slow. Down. Ex. Treme. Lee. Take the time to literally focus on each and every syllable, letter, space, and punctuation mark (particularly the apostrophe). Concentrate and take in what is on the page as well as what isn’t. Sound ridiculous? Tedious? Maybe, but this is honestly what it takes to spot elusive errors. […]

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