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Q&A How many errors should I expect from a proofreader?

You're working with a human so you'll usually be disappointed if you expect perfection. But as the author you are right to have high standards. There are proofreading techniques, such as breaking ...

posted 12y ago by OK David‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T02:35:43Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar OK David‭ · 2019-12-08T02:35:43Z (almost 5 years ago)
You're working with a human so you'll usually be disappointed if you expect perfection. But as the author you are right to have high standards.

There are proofreading techniques, such as breaking up chapters and long paragraphs so errors stand out. Perhaps your proofreader is early in their career, perhaps not.

Instinctively I'd suggest a few rounds of proofreading. Two or three.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2012-11-29T09:20:03Z (almost 12 years ago)
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