Proofreading to Perfection

Learn to Catch and Kill Typos and Flubs

4.35 (69 reviews)
Udemy
platform
English
language
Communications
category
instructor
Proofreading to Perfection
218
students
1.5 hours
content
Mar 2022
last update
$49.99
regular price

What you will learn

Create a proofreading routine that catches goofs

Learn techniques for proofreading used by busy editors and professional writers

Take practice tests (with answers provided) to gauge progress

Description

If you have a reasonable grasp of English but keep getting caught with bloopers on your blog or in your newsletter, or if you’ve been tasked with proofreading other people’s work and don’t know good systems for doing so, this course is for you.

Learn the best methods for finding and fixing mistakes, which writing situations tend to trip up proofreaders the most, tools that you should and shouldn’t use to get the words and punctuation right, and ways to get better and better at producing error-free text.

A diagnostic test at the outset helps you identify your proofreading weaknesses, and two practice tests at the end give you the chance to try out your new skills and see how well you did.

"Proofreading sometimes gets dismissed as a lower-level task that's not that exciting. But the Proofreading Hacks course makes it clear how important proofreading is in the writing process -- and does so in an entertaining way." - Liz Willis, Writer, Editor and Blogger, Minneapolis, MN

This on-demand video course respects your time by being practical and concise, yet includes handouts and resources that give it lasting value.

The instructor, Marcia Yudkin, has coached writers and business owners for decades. She has had her own work proofread (and occasionally mangled) by professionals at top American book publishers and magazines. She also worked as a freelance editor and advisor for a small press for many years.



Content

Introduction

Introduction
What's At Stake
Test Yourself

Tips and Techniques for Proofreading

When to Proofread
The Top 5 Proofreading Methods
Tools That Help or Hinder Proofreading
Proofreading Trouble Spots
Special Proofreading Situations

Got It?

Now Practice: Part One
Now Practice: Part Two
Conclusion

Reviews

Alexandria
June 8, 2023
The proofreading "hacks" seem to be just a bunch of facts about proofreading. The layout of the videos make it difficult to take notes. I feel like more of the words spoken should be in the videos. The information given is great, but the delivery was lacking for me personally.
Heather
April 20, 2023
Helpful tips and hints to cover the basics of proofreading. I did mark, or expect some grammatical errors to be noted, but the basics were a good start and very helpful for identifying my weaknesses in proofreading.
Vincent
March 12, 2023
I've made so many flubs at work recently. This is just what I need. It's structured well and Marcia is really passionate about the subject.
Stephanie
February 24, 2023
I've been a writer and editor for 35 years but still need this type of training to stay on top of my game.
Lesley
November 15, 2022
It was a good course however because I am based in the UK and this is focused on American English, there were spellings that we spell differently and general rules we use that are different. This is not the fault of the course but of the suitability of the course I was put on.
Melanie
July 3, 2021
The instructor has a pleasant voice and is giving helpful tips. I like how she covers different situations and gives anecdotes and examples to go with them.
Jeri
June 10, 2021
Marcia poured her heart and soul into this program, and I am delighted with how detailed it is. Looking forward to reviewing multiple times to create my proofreading procedure. THANK YOU, Marcia!

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