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Why Would I Need A Proofreader and/or Editor? – Guest Blog by @JanTallent

March 23, 2012 by sophiezo Leave a Comment

This is a question I get asked quite often from potential clients. My reply is that, for me personally: typos, spelling errors and grammar uhohs detract from the “feel” of professionalism when I read a book or newsletter, visit a web site or blog or frankly anywhere else that a professional persona is being sought after.

I have read some outstanding writings and documents but am seriously distracted when the writer either did not KNOW how to spell a word or used bad grammar. I literally halt in my tracks and correct these things mentally and do believe that most people with strong English and spelling backgrounds DO notice. I cannot even read a book for pleasure without at least mentally correcting the errors … Why take a chance on your business pages and documents when help is so readily available?

You can find professional proofreaders and editors who only do this task or find a Virtual Assistant or team who can offer this service. Frankly, having priced both options, it is clear that over-all, hiring a Virtual Assistant or team of them to do this on a sporadic or regular basis is a much better bargain for your budget. Plus you have the added bonus of your helper learning your style with each document she polishes up for you making her job easier and quicker each time and saving you more money.

It is a known fact that each of us can usually spot someone else’s mistakes but may miss our own. Put your credibility and professional reputation in the hands of a proofreader and/or editor today and just enjoy writing your wonderful documents.

Jan Tallent is a Virtual Assistant who LOVES to do editing and proofreading assignments along with research, blog posts, article submissions and social media maintenance! The Tallent Agency, an online and offline office services enterprise, has been in business for 13+ years. http://www.tallentagency.com/

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We’ve been working with Sophie Zollmann for almost half a year now, building an online lifelong learning platform and community from the ground up (because in-person classes became impossible in light of the corona virus). Sophie has guided every technical aspect of this enterprise including the construction of landing-pages and websites, the management of mailing lists and revenue funnels, setting up Zoom meetings, etc., allowing us to focus exclusively on content production and marketing. This platform is now off the ground and succeeding beyond our wildest hopes.

We couldn’t have built it without Sophie’s support, which has always been prompt and timely, and her guidance, as she’s always pointed us to the most efficient and economical solutions to whatever technical issue we’ve faced. In the heat of the moment, I’m sure we’ve not always been easy to work with, but Sophie has also been generous and understanding to a fault. In sum, her support has been flawless and absolutely essential to the success of our online enterprise. We will be relying on her services again as we ramp up for our next phase of growth.

David Peritz
Founding Director
Minerva Academy of Lifelong Learning


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