Proofreading Basics

Ensure your most important work is flawless with professional proofreading services.

Eighth & May provides final-eye services for all sorts of communications. Don’t let a big project or proposal fail because of a couple typos or inconsistencies. Allow a professional to take a look at your work and help you organize your thoughts and clean up your mistakes.

Available Services:

• Copy Editing
• Source and Fact Checking
• Proofreading
• Critiquing and Workshopping
• Final-Eye Sweep

Proofreading FAQs

Why would my business ever need a proofreader?

Ever spend days – or maybe weeks – on a presentation for a potential client? Ensure that all your hard work isn’t wasted by investing in thorough proofreading services. Bids riddled with typos can ruin a proposal instantly. Make the best impression possible by submitting content that’s flawless, thoughtful, and confirmed.

What does a professional proofreader look for when reviewing content?

A professional proofreader looks for a variety of errors. Some of the most common are:

• Typos
• Style and usage mistakes, such as inconsistent pronoun selection
• Inaccurate facts and sloppy citations
• Circular, repetitive narratives

What’s the easiest free way to improve my content?

The best thing you can do for your content is walk away from it for a little while. If you have time, take a step back and revisit it later in the day – or, ideally, the next morning. You’ll find mistakes much more easily if you distance yourself from your work for a bit.

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