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Stuff about proofreading.

Marketers, copywriters, proofreaders, word wranglers – these articles are for you!

You’ll learn ways to improve reader experience and boost your copy confidence.

Why is it so hard to see your own typos?!
Why is it so hard to see your own typos?!

Your clients. Your marketing campaigns. Your message. They’re important to you. So why is it so hard to see your own typos when you really need to?

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ProofreadingLorraine Williams22 October 2019Proofreading, Typos
Copywriting tips from CopyCon 2019
Copywriting tips from CopyCon 2019

CopyCon 2019. A copywriting conference. For copywriters. Here are the main copywriting tips and takeaways. It’ll be a little bit like you were there. But without the buffet lunch.

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CopywritingLorraine Williams21 October 2019Copywriting Conference, CopyCon2019, ProCopywriters
How much does proofreading cost?
How much does proofreading cost?

I used to feel uncomfortable advertising my proofreading rate online, but hiding that doesn’t help you! Here’s why I changed my mind and how much it costs.

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ProofreadingLorraine Williams28 July 2019Proofreading, Typos
 Do copywriters & VAs proofread?
Do copywriters & VAs proofread?

‘I assumed that a copywriter/VA would do the proofreading?’ It’s so easy to forget that not everyone knows what we know. So do they offer proofreading too?

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ProofreadingLorraine Williams3 July 2019Proofreading, Typos
How to proofread spreadsheets
How to proofread spreadsheets

Spreadsheets aren’t just for data and pivot tables. They’re great for creating batch copy too. Here’s a guide on how to proofread them.

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ProofreadingLorraine Williams1 June 2019Spreadsheets, Product Descriptions, Meta Descriptions, Proofreading
How to proofread PDFs
How to proofread PDFs

I bet your PDF is looking pretty hot. A smooth message. A crisp and clean vibe. Read on to learn how to proofread PDFs so they don’t flip from hot to not.

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ProofreadingLorraine Williams10 May 2019PDF, White Papers, Proofreading
Ditch the scroll-a-rama drama
Ditch the scroll-a-rama drama

Feeling the strain from scrolling on your mouse wheel? Prevent sausage fingers! Learn how to change your mouse settings to ease the pressure when you’re proofreading.

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ProofreadingLorraine Williams2 May 2019Proofreading
How to use hyphens
How to use hyphens

You put this hyphen in. You take that hyphen out. In out, in out. Then stare until you doubt. Hyphens are hard! Learn all about how to use them here.

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CopywritingLorraine Williams15 April 2019Punctuation, Proofreading, Hyphens
Radix Podcast: How to proofread well
Radix Podcast: How to proofread well

I join the Radix Communications podcast to chat about my proofreading services and share my favourite proofing tips.

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PodcastsLorraine Williams25 September 2018Radix Communications, Proofreading, Podcast
Five ways to use your time more effectively
Five ways to use your time more effectively

I’m in between meetings, there’s nowhere nearby to work and I’m too far to drive home. Read the five ways I use my time more effectively.

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CopywritingLorraine Williams31 January 2018Time Management
How to rewrite your website copy
How to rewrite your website copy

I spent the start of 2018 on a project that not everyone thought was the best use of my time. But I needed to do it. Here are my tips on how to rewrite your website copy.

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CopywritingLorraine Williams30 January 2018Website Copy, Copywriting
Proofreading tips to improve your copy
Proofreading tips to improve your copy

Need to improve your copy? Here are seven proofreading tips to give your writing a boost (and a tenuous link to my favourite TV show).

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ProofreadingLorraine Williams13 November 2017Proofreading
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