Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Proofing Your Writing
It's funny how easily your eye can slide over something. Lately, I've been checking the reviews and articles I've written, making sure they're still accurate. While reading one review, it suddenly struck me that I had a major goof-up in it.
I intended to stress that the product exceeded what similar products did. But in re-reading what I had written, I realized that it sounded like I was accusing that product of being guilty of those negative qualities.
Now, I had read and proofed that review several times when I wrote it. But getting away from what you write for a couple of days can give you a much clearer perspective on how your writing comes across to others.
I've since corrected my wording, but it serves as a lesson to not consider what you write finished, even after you've proofed it. A little distance always helps when you're trying to see what others will see in your writing.
Jeff
It's funny how easily your eye can slide over something. Lately, I've been checking the reviews and articles I've written, making sure they're still accurate. While reading one review, it suddenly struck me that I had a major goof-up in it.
I intended to stress that the product exceeded what similar products did. But in re-reading what I had written, I realized that it sounded like I was accusing that product of being guilty of those negative qualities.
Now, I had read and proofed that review several times when I wrote it. But getting away from what you write for a couple of days can give you a much clearer perspective on how your writing comes across to others.
I've since corrected my wording, but it serves as a lesson to not consider what you write finished, even after you've proofed it. A little distance always helps when you're trying to see what others will see in your writing.
Jeff
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