Grace Carter shows you how to improve your copy before your content is published
Whether it is for your next university hand-in, your next blog or the piece on deadline in the newsroom, proofreading is an essential skill to have under your belt before pressing print or publish.
While being a good proofreader can prevent an embarrassing spelling mistake from going out to the world, it also helps you to make sure your words makes sense and flow naturally — but it takes time to nail down this skill.
From mentality tips, grammar tools and prepositions, Kinsta’s Grace Carter has 19 proofreading tips that will make you an expert in editing copy.
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