What is the best practices for reducing errors when you have multiple versions of revisions... Still in search of the perfect PROOFING checklist/form that helps with dealing with multiple versions of changes.
Asked by gravesadvertising
Hello GravesAdvertising! I posed your question to our proofreaders and here are their words of wisdom:
1. When it comes to proofing, more eyeballs are always better. Try to have a minimum of 2 people (in addition to the originator and client) proofreading anything of significance. Three to four people…even better.
2. Stage the process. If it’s long and detailed, have a formal first proof, and a formal final proof.
3. If possible, table it for a day between proofs. You’ll catch more items when you’re taking a fresh look.
4. Look it up, look it up, and yes, look it up. With all of the online tools and dictionaries today, there’s no excuse for winging it.
5. Don’t forget to look at your titles, headers and footers.
6. Remember, when in doubt, it’s better to “re-proof” than to endure a re-proof from your client/end user!
Hope this helps. In addition, we do have a proofreading checklist on the Second Wind site you may find useful. Good luck!
