Mastering Proofreading Skills
Join us for a workshop where you'll level up your proofreading game and become a master in spotting errors!
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About this event
Master professional proofreading, spot common errors, and sharpen your copy-editing accuracy—all from the comfort of your screen.
Overview:
Proofreading is often the final step before a piece of writing reaches the public eye—and one misplaced comma can change everything. Mastering Proofreading Skills is designed for detail-focused individuals who take language seriously and want to ensure every sentence is polished to perfection. This course demystifies the essentials of proofreading, from understanding common pitfalls to using a style sheet with confidence.
You'll also gain a working knowledge of copy-editing techniques and how to carry out on-screen proofreading effectively. Whether you're proofreading a novel, report, or marketing material, this course helps you develop the sharp eye needed to spot errors, inconsistencies, and legal red flags. If you appreciate the elegance of well-edited text, this is where your skills begin to take shape professionally.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles and process of professional proofreading.
- Recognise and correct grammar, punctuation and spelling inconsistencies.
- Apply a style sheet consistently across different types of content.
- Distinguish between proofreading and basic copy-editing techniques.
- Identify common errors in format, structure, and page layout.
- Review content for potential legal or factual inaccuracies.
Who is this Course For:
- Anyone interested in a career in editorial work.
- Writers who want to self-edit with greater accuracy.
- Virtual assistants offering proofreading services to clients.
- Graduates looking to refine their editing capabilities.
- Professionals responsible for preparing business documents.
- Content creators aiming to deliver polished materials.
- Copy-editors seeking to refresh proofreading fundamentals.
- Job seekers wanting to improve attention-to-detail skills.
Career Path:
- Proofreader – £25,000 per year
- Copy Editor – £28,000 per year
- Editorial Assistant – £24,000 per year
- Publishing Assistant – £23,000 per year
- Content Quality Reviewer – £27,500 per year
- Legal Document Checker – £30,000 per year
Frequently asked questions
Proofreading is the process of reviewing written content to correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting. It ensures clarity and professionalism in any document.
No. While writing skills help, anyone can learn proofreading with practice and attention to detail.
Beginners can use tools like Grammarly, Microsoft Word’s spellcheck, and Hemingway Editor to spot basic errors. However, developing manual proofreading skills is essential for mastery.
Editing focuses on improving content, structure, and flow, while proofreading is the final step to catch surface-level mistakes before publishing.