Error-Free Writing Archives - Claxon Communication https://claxon-communication.com/tag/error-free-writing/ Claxon creates powerful messaging for purpose-driven clients. Tue, 13 May 2014 18:17:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://claxon-communication.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-LogoFav-32x32.png Error-Free Writing Archives - Claxon Communication https://claxon-communication.com/tag/error-free-writing/ 32 32 Check it Out: How to Make Your Writing Error-Free https://claxon-communication.com/2014/05/13/check-it-out-how-to-make-your-writing-error-free/ https://claxon-communication.com/2014/05/13/check-it-out-how-to-make-your-writing-error-free/#respond Tue, 13 May 2014 18:17:07 +0000 https://claxon-communication.com/?p=5823 [This is the latest weekly post from our intern, Tessa. You can find all her posts here.]  Editing (improving your initial writing) and proofreading (final reviewing before publishing) require much more […]

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Editing (improving your initial writing) and proofreading (final reviewing before publishing) require much more than finding grammar or spelling mistakes. You have to remember to pay attention to flow, keep a consistent voice, eliminate jargon, etc. It’s a lot to keep track of. Even the experienced writer can forget to check for everything when reviewing their (or others’) work.

Recently, I stumbled across some articles that offered such a simple solution that I was surprised I hadn’t though of it sooner…. The ever-handy checklist!

Check Mark

HubSpot and Quick and Dirty Tips put together these amazing checklists (one even printable) to have by your side while editing and proofreading:

Your Essential Proofreading Checklist: 10 Things You Can’t Forget

Grammar Girl’s Editing Checklist

Bookmark them and/ or print them. Now. You’ll thank me. Happy revising!

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