YAUPON BERRY PRESS LLC
  • Home
  • Services
    • Business Editor / Writer >
      • Editorial Breakdown
    • Manuscript Editor
  • About
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Blog

Why You Need a Proofreader for Your Small Business

10/30/2019

0 Comments

 
As you read this phrase, keep your eyes peeled for the error: Year Round Sports Club. Did you spot the mistake? The adjective “year round” needs a hyphen to make it grammatically correct: year-round. ​
Image text:Year round sports club vs. year-round sports club. Which is correct?

What's the Purpose of a Proofreader?

Today, while I drove my kids to school, I passed a particular sign advertising a year-round sports club for kids. The good news is that this one particular phrase isn’t that big of a deal. Anyone who’s interested in the sport will understand the meaning, even if you have to read it more than once.

But what if you’re a small business who’s about to shell out money on new marketing material? You may not have the luxury of re-printing direct mailers or brochures containing typos. That’s why you should hire a proofreader (not your mom or best friend offering their friendly expertise) prior to sending your material to the printer. Because let’s face it, friends are wonderful and encouraging, but they may not have the necessary skill and eye you need. 

What Does a Proofreader Do?

There are proofreaders for different types of projects, such as for a manuscript or for business material. For today's blog, I'm focusing on the latter.

Some proofreaders are hired to edit memos, press releases and other documents prior to publication. ​But what if you’ve hired a graphic designer? Wouldn’t they proofread your material? Not necessarily. Graphic designers (I recommend one at the end of this post!) are fabulous at what they do, but they aren’t editors. And typically, the designer will ask you for the copy prior to creating your project, which means you already need to have the copy written and thoroughly proofread for errors.

In Conclusion

So, who will edit your projects before sending it to the printer? There are many editing services out there, and you can find editors on Upwork, Fiverr or Reedsy. But if you need to hire a professional proofreader or editor, hire Yaupon Berry Press. I'm passionate about understanding my client's needs and providing a polished product. 

Proofreading doesn’t take long and consultations are free, so don’t hesitate to contact me if you have a project in mind: [email protected].

Extra: If you're in need of a graphic designer, Kimberly McCombs is wonderful to work with! You can discover more about her and view previous projects on her website. Also, check out Ment Marketing and Creative Services, they are amazing at designing graphics and websites. 

If you found this post helpful, please consider sharing it with someone you think would enjoy it too. Have you seen a misspelled sign? Tell me about your experience in the comments!
Picture

Author

Dawn Husted progressed into offering her editing services to clients in 2016, eventually opening Yaupon Berry Press LLC.  She's constantly learning new ways of helping clients stay relevant in today’s market, whether by using an SEO strategy targeting high-trafficked keywords or simply fine-tuning their content. ​Dawn lives in central Texas with her husband, two energetic kids and an adorable golden retriever.

Related Blog Posts

Image Text: Is Grammarly Premium Worth It?

Is Grammarly Premium Worth It?

I’ve used the free version of Grammarly for years, but I didn't upgrade to Grammarly Premium until recently. In short, the premium version is completely worth it—if you plan to use Grammarly regularly. Which means for me, it’s invaluable. Is it always correct? No. But the editing tool is my “second opinion” for polished material. And here’s why. [READ MORE]
Image Text: Year Round Sports Club vs. Year-Round Sports Club. Which is it?

What is Proofreading?

Proofreading is the act of reviewing the final draft for mistakes (also called copy editing). Plain and simple. This means if you’ve been asked to proofread material for work or for a friend, the content you’re reviewing has already been thoroughly edited. All you need to search for are misspelled words, missing punctuation, and formatting inconsistencies (indents, margins, etc.). [READ MORE]

Are you an author in need of editing services?

Enter your contact details, and we'll send you the information for our services.

Marketing Permissions

The information you provide on this form will only be used to provide you with updates and personalized marketing. Your privacy is important to us! Please let us know how you would like to keep in touch:

We will send you occasional emails about promotions, new products and important updates to keep you in the loop.
We will use your information to show you ads that are more relevant to you to improve your online experience.

By clicking below to submit this form, you acknowledge that the information you provide will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Thank you!

.
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.


    Archives

    October 2021
    September 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019


    Categories

    All
    Bios
    Book Writing
    Decal Copy
    Grammarly
    Marketing
    Marketing Copy
    Picture Books
    Press Release
    Professional Bios
    Proofreader
    Proofreading
    Relatable Characters
    Revising Scenes
    SEO
    Show Vs. Tell
    Websites

    RSS Feed

    Yaupon Berry Press logo

    Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for promotions and updates!

    Image Text: Tired of typos in your marketing material? Hire Yaupon Berry Press for a thorough edit.

    This website uses marketing and tracking technologies. Opting out of this will opt you out of all cookies, except for those needed to run the website. Note that some products may not work as well without tracking cookies.

    Opt Out of Cookies
    Home | Services | About | Contact | FAQ | Blog | 
    ​Books | Site Map 

    Yaupon Berry Press LLC, PO Box 9804, College Station, TX 77842 (USA)
    Phone: (979) 218-7292
    Email: [email protected]
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Services
    • Business Editor / Writer >
      • Editorial Breakdown
    • Manuscript Editor
  • About
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Blog