My Ideal Proofreading Environment

It was dark and stormy out. I sat comfortably on my couch, a cup of hot green tea beside me, and I was proofreading an interesting read. I was getting sucked into the story as thunder struck outside and the sound of rain pouring down outside brought me out of the narrative. I heard the rain hitting my windows and the concrete of my back patio. A bergamot smelling candle was lit and the scent was swirling around my living room. I sat back and took a sip of my tea, smelling and tasting the warm, earthy aroma. Leaning against a comfy pillow and covered in my favorite blanket, I took in my surroundings. One of my dogs was laying at my feet and the other three were laying around, encircling me. My computer was in front of me with the book that had a spellbinding storyline that I was proofreading open on it. As I took my break from proofreading, I listened to the storm outside, the light snoring from my dog at my feet, and the faint crackling of the wood wick candle on my mantle. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, mentally enjoying the relaxing sights, sounds, and smells of my atmosphere. As I opened my eyes, lightening flashed outside and thunder softly rumbled in the distance soon after. I took a moment to appreciate what was around me. A mindful moment of peace. A good book, stormy weather, a hot cup of tea, and surrounded by my dogs that love me unconditionally is my ideal proofreading environment.

Some quirky, truthful notes about proofreading:

1. Proofreading is like detective work for grammar sleuths.

2. Proofreading: where misplaced commas find their true homes.

3. In the world of proofreading, typos are the sneaky ninjas of the written word.

4. Proofreading is the art of catching mistakes before they embarrass you.

5. The red pen: a proofreader's mighty sword against the forces of error.

6. In the realm of proofreading, every word is a potential suspect.

7. Proofreading is the guardian angel of polished prose.

8. Like a surgeon with a scalpel, a proofreader carefully excises errors from the text.

9. Proofreading is the silent hero ensuring clarity and coherence.

10. Through the lens of proofreading, even the tiniest typo becomes a glaring spotlight.

Welcome all!

I just wanted to welcome everyone who has decided to give a look into my website and blog. I am a brand new, freelance, part-time proofreader. I do work another full-time job, which is why I am only a part-time proofreader. It would be a dream to read all the time, because I love to read! Reading, for me, is like being transported into another world full of wonder and craziness and enjoyment. I could sit with a cup of tea and read a book all day long (I actually have done that a few times).

Since I am just starting out, there are more services listed on my Services page than just reading books. I'm willing to give just about anything a try. Just know that I cannot stand misspelled words, formatting errors, missing punctuation, and sentences (or books) that just make no sense.

I promise to be diligent, focused, and honest when it comes to your beautiful creations. I know you have put a lot of time and effort into your work, and I will definitely do the same. Feel free to contact me through the Contact page with any questions or requests you may have. Thank you in advance for considering me with your literary works!

(This is my first ever blog post, so please forgive the abruptness of it.)