I have heard countless authors, when looking to hire an editor, say: “I need a proofreader to edit my book.” Hold up. Editing and proofreading are not one and the same. In fact, editing is a vague term that can mean a couple of different things. Sometimes people even use the term “editing” to mean “proofreading.” Do you know the difference between editing and proofreading?[...]
I always loved books, and as a kid, I always loved summer reading. After 4th grade, we were asked to read 5 books over the summer before 5th grade. I still remember climbing the steps into the Bookmobile parked at our school to select the books I wanted to read. I don’t remember the last four of them, but I do remember the first: The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. That book sparked my int[...]
Have you ever wished you could simply dictate an entire novel, rather than typing it out at a desk? Are you a podcaster or youtuber who needs to produce a transcript of your audio quickly and effortlessly? I’m sure you are already familiar with dictation. At some point, all of us have tried dictating a text message into our phone to a friend (and laughed about it later if the software made a[...]
Disclaimer before we dive in: this is NOT a sponsored post. Today I found myself thinking once again of those of us who have encountered a shift in our work circumstances due to the pandemic crisis. Maybe you unexpectedly had to take on more writing assignments at work because of understaffing, or perhaps, like me, you decided to use this time to turn your passion for writing into a profession[...]
Have you suddenly found yourself working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic? Are you struggling to stay productive outside of your usual work environment? I’ve been working from home for the past five years, and in that time, I’ve learned a thing or two about what helps me stay focused. Today I would like to share with you my personal tips for newbie remote workers, no matter wha[...]
Welcome! I’m Jessica Andersen, a trained proofreader with a love for words and an eye for errors. My company, Andersen Proofreading, helps writers perfect their final drafts so they have peace of mind before they publish. Here on the blog, I will be posting about proofreading—notably with my upcoming series, A Casual Reading—along with related topics, especially about the work-at-home li[...]