Do you proofread what you write?

Cringing at typos on professionals’ LinkedIn profiles — their free billboard promotion about their work — prompts this question: How closely do you look over what you write?

Do you proofread your proposals, documents and professional letters? How about the words on your website?

Misspellings, typos and errors hurt your image. It’s critical that you check your work or have someone reliable do so.

Here are 10 tips to help: How to Proofread

(Yes, proofreading is among the services I offer.)

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4 responses to “Do you proofread what you write?

  1. This is very good, especially the list of tips. Ironically, I jotted down some notes a week ago to write a similar article on my blog.

    • Thanks! Sometimes it seems like a curse to always notice other people’s typos and mistakes. But then again, I’m grateful for the skill. It’s cool to help others put their best foot forward.

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