Before you share your writing with anyone, whether it be an editor, a business associate, a client or a reader, you need to make sure it’s tight, clean and error-free. That’s why it’s critical for all writers to learn how to proofread their own work.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

 

• Approach the text in new ways by removing distractions, reading it aloud, changing the appearance of the document, and taking a break when needed.
• Read your work from the perspective of your intended audience.
• Fact-check your writing.
• Figure out if the piece accomplishes its purpose.
• Identify habitual errors, such as weak words, excessive use of adjectives and adverbs, and punctuation issues.