Editing and Proofreading
Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity.
Examples
- Read aloud to catch errors.
Key rules
- Editing improves the clarity and structure of your writing
- Proofreading checks spelling, grammar, punctuation and typos
- Read your text aloud and check one type of error at a time
Common mistakes
- Read once and send. → Read the text aloud, then check spelling, then grammar, then punctuation
Use cases
- Checking essays before submission
- Correcting a CV or cover letter
- Reviewing a blog post before publishing
💡 Tip: Set your text aside for an hour before proofreading so you can see errors more clearly.