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Proofreading will uncover errors including wrong words, spelling errors, grammatical errors, typographical errors (typos), errors in tense, errors in pronoun-verb agreement and other errors. Errors in print give a poor impression of the writer as well as the written work; they cause the reader to feel a lack of confidence in the information as a whole. If you tend to make these types of errors, have someone else review your work. Trying to proofread your own work is often non-productive; you tend to not see the errors each time that you read them. In this article, I will discuss some of the common errors found in print today. Being aware of these will help you to identify them and either fix them or avoid them completely.

Using the spell check feature in MS Word or other word processors will only let you know if you have written a word that is not in their dictionary. If you type their instead of there it will not usually catch the error. Even the grammar-checking feature should only be considered a guideline. It does not uncover all errors nor does it always give you accurate suggestions for fixing each of your errors.

Reading software is an interesting technique that can be used to detect some errors and be a good proofreading aid. Reading software will speak your text. You will find that if you have repeated words like the the you will be immediately alerted when you hear it. But by just reading it, you (like many people) will not see the double word, especially if it is the last word on one line and the first word on the next line.

What do I mean by pronoun-verb agreement? I walk, he walks, they walk are correct forms to use. She walk is incorrect.

Correct tense is another important factor to keep in mind when writing or proofreading your work. I often see written works in which the author switches back and forth between present tense and past tense. Sometimes depending upon the situation, this is fine but in many cases, it is best to keep everything in the same tense. If you are talking about something that happened sometime in the past, use the past tense.

Plural and singular terms should also be reviewed when proofreading your text. Three hat is incorrect, of course. We must say, or write, three hats. These types of errors are also easy to miss when proofreading your own work because your eye just reads past the error and sees what it wants to see and not what is actually on the paper.

After doing your own proofreading, have someone else proofread your work. Or, better yet, have a professional proofreader or editor review it. That way you can ensure that you paper is error free.

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Have you decided to look for that new job? Is your current job in jeopardy? If so, now is the time to update your resume. We will be discussing some helpful hints about the job search and in particular regarding resumes and cover letters:

1. Create a crisp, to the point resume that stands out.
2. Create a cover letter for each job for which you are applying.
3. Make sure to send a thank you letter after any interview, telephone or in person interview.

Purpose of the Resume
Remember that the purpose of a resume is to get you an interview. You will do the rest of the “sell” for the position at the interview. You are in competition with many more people today for fewer available jobs so make your resume stand out from the rest.
The resume screener, who is probably not the hiring manager, will be trying to sorting the pile of incoming resumes on his desk to the “worth another look” pile and the “no” pile. He is further trying to make that “worth another look” pile as small as possible. Here are some of the things that will surely get your resume into the “no” pile:

* Typos, grammatical errors or misspellings
* Wordy resumes that go on and on but really say nothing. Your resume should be no longer than two pages. One page is preferable. Remember, when you get that interview you will then have the chance to elaborate on your background and qualifications.
* Resumes that just give a job description of the jobs you have had and the responsibilities that you have had. You must outline (briefly) accomplishments and items that show that you are or special value to the company.

Suggestion: Whether or not you are currently look for a job, it is a good idea to maintain an up-to-date resume. Keep track of your new skills, accomplishments and training. When and if the time arises that you need a new resume, you will have all the tools to create it with little effort.

Cover Letters
Every resume that you send out should have a cover letter and that letter should address why you deserve to be interviewed for this specific job. Use the job posting to match your assets and qualifications with the job posting or ad requirements. By this, I mean, if the job posting states that the candidate should have experience in a specific area, note in your cover letter, exactly where and how you had this experience and include some specifics to substantiate the information.

Note: Do not use a generic cover letter. Make each cover letter relate to the job for which you are applying.

Thank You Letters
Always send a thank you letter after any interview. A good rule is to recap the high points of the interview in the letter. That way you can remind the interviewer of your outstanding qualifications and why you are the best person for the job.

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After the period at the end of a sentence, you should leave only one space. Many of you, who are old enough to have used typewriters, remember learning to put two spaces after the period at the end of a sentence. On the typewriter, each letter used up the same amount of space, so the letters “i” and “l” took up much less space than wide letters like “w” and “m.” It was necessary to put two spaces after the period at the end of the sentence to allow the reader to be able to distinguish the end of the sentence more easily. Below, I have repeated this paragraph with two spaces after each period. You can see for yourself the difference in the two spacing techniques.

After the period at the end of a sentence, you should leave only one space. Many of you, who are old enough to have used typewriters, remember learning to put two spaces after the period at the end of a sentence. On the typewriter, each letter used up the same amount of space, so the letters “i” and “l” took up much less space than wide letters like “w” and “m.” It was necessary to put two spaces after the period at the end of the sentence to allow the reader to be able to distinguish the end of the sentence more easily.

Now, our word processors use proportional spacing so that the letters are spaced according to their sizes. Look at the word will. Note that the w is quite wide but the other letters are very narrow. In a printed book if you use two spaces after the period, you often find something that is referred to as an ugly river of white space through the text.

Just about every standard of writing established by publishers or colleges requires only one space after the period including the popularly used APA standard, or the American Psychological Association.

If you are still in the habit of the two spaces, try to break the habit. You can set your word processor to alert you when you leave two spaces. To do this in MS Word, go to Tools, Options, Spelling and Grammar, and under Grammar go to Settings and where it says “Spaces required between sentences,” make that a one. That way you will be alerted whenever you have anything other than one space after the period.

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Are you one of the hundreds of struggling freelance writers who can’t seem to catch a break? Are you tired of rejections and apologies? You know, the ones that say, “We’d love to use your manuscript, BUT. . .” Freelance writing is a difficult job, but it doesn’t have to be. At least, not anymore, thanks to eBooks.

I know what some of you are thinking. You’re saying that you want to be a real writer. Well, when it comes down to it, eBooks are the new thing, so it is in your best interest to get on board. As for not being a real writer, who is the judge of what is and isn’t a real writer? You’ve written a book, whether it’s paperback, hardback, or electronic doesn’t matter. It’s your book, and you are the author. It’s that simple.

The second complaint that is often heard in the realm of eBooks is that all the information has already been covered. WHAT? People, places, and things are changing daily. How can everything already be written about? Look at the Internet, for example. It alone offers countless topics for your next eBook. Technology is in a constant state of improvement. Write about it!

What else can you write about? Anything you want to. That’s the beauty of it. The world is full of people looking for information on a variety of topics. Gardening. Yoga. Internet business. Pets. Green living. Even writing itself is a popular topic for best-selling eBooks. The possibilities are endless. Plus, even if you topic is already widely covered, you still have options. Give your eBook a different slant or approach the topic from a different angle. Pick a specific topic within a broader topic. For example, if you’re wanting to write an eBook about writing, narrow it down to article writing or writing fiction for children. Take a minute now to brainstorm your topic and see how many subcategories you can find, then choose one to be the basis for your eBook.

Being a writer myself, I know that you dread the thought of devoting more time to another project when you’ve already been rejected so many times. Believe me, I’ve been there, but that’s just another great thing about eBooks. You see, eBook publishing is NOTHING like traditional publishing. In traditional publishing, you write the book, send it out to a publisher or agent and wait for months for them to decide whether or not they would like to publish your manuscript. If you’re lucky, you’ll soon get an acceptance letter, and the publishing process will begin. However, for many of us, that simply isn’t the case. Instead, we receive one of those politely written form rejection letters, forcing us to start the painful process all over again. Ebook publishing is exactly the opposite.

In eBook publishing, you can publish the work yourself. Now, this is not like self-publishing through a vanity press. That involves spending a great deal of money that you probably don’t have and then still having to do most of the work yourself. If your main goal is to publish your own eBook, there are countless ways to do that on the Internet, some of which are free to set up as long as you agree to pay a small percentage on every eBook you sell.

You can also use your eBook to promote your online business if you have one. How? Believe it or not, by giving it away. It sounds strange, I know. How can you make money if you give stuff away? It’s really quite simple. Everyone loves free stuff! By giving your eBook away, you get into the hands of the people who really want to read it. If it is well-written, they will be impressed and will search out more about you and your other projects. Voila! Instant customer!

If you don’t have your own business, that’s fine. You can use your eBook to promote other people’s businesses, making you an affiliate. Why would you want to do that? There are two reasons. First, it still gets your book into the hands of those who may seek out more eBooks by you, thus enhancing your sales. Second, by placing your affiliate links in your eBook, if the people who receive your eBook buy something from your affiliate, you get a piece of the profit, usually no less than 50% and often much more. It’s a win-win situation.

If you have your heart set on being published by a traditional publisher, never fear. Publishing your own eBook can help you in that area as well. How? When publishers receive a manuscript, one of the first things they do is Google the author. They are eager to find out what kind of following and audience he/she has. You see, it is not just the responsibility of the publisher to promote your book. It’s yours, as well. If you already have a faithful following of your work, a publisher may deem you worthy to take a chance on. Writing and publishing eBooks gives you an easy way to quickly make a name for yourself and build an audience. This may be the very thing that gets your foot in the door of a traditional publisher.

Dana Rongione is a full-time freelance writer in Greenville, SC. She enjoys sharing her faith, her love of writing, and the many opportunities now available to freelancers. For faith-filled messages, check out her blog at www.danarongione.blogspot.com For information on how you can make money writing at home, check out www.productsupplycenter.com/web62203

If you’re planning to create a website, either for business of personal journal, make sure to read the following tips and tricks that can help you in realizing your dreams.

In these time and age, with thousands of websites spurting everyday, you need to find ways and means to promote your own else people will just disregard it as another clutter in the World Wide Web.

Tip 1

Assuming that you’ve created a website that tackles love, friendship and romance, the first thing you have to do is to make the over all look of the website related to your topic.

If you don’t have skills in altering and designing websites then don’t fret, just hire a web designer or choose a web host that have pre-designed website templates.

Tip 2

Make sure that the content of your website are presentable, enjoyable and informative.

Websites about love and romances are so extensive that you have to be certain that what everything you’re offering to readers are fresh, informative and easy to understand tips and advices. If you’re the only writer in your website then this may be a challenge for you.

Here’s where you start looking for an article writer, a freelance writer or even a ghostwriter that will help you in your website.

An article writer is pretty much hired to create articles for a certain product or website. A freelance writer does the same thing. Most of article writers and freelancers are still credited for their work at the websites information page or at the bottom of the articles.

Ghost writers are professional writers that are hired to create stories and web content articles. The main difference of ghostwriters with other writers is the fact that since they are “ghost” they are not credited for their work as often as possible.

They are employed by website owners to write articles, stories and even books regularly for the website to gain more visitors.

Make it a point that all the written articles submitted by ghostwriters or article writers are in accordance with the theme of your website. Ask them to use clever titles, easy to read and understand words and entertaining articles. If it’s possible, let them highlight keywords or phrases that can be generated by major search engines.

Tip 3

Enlist your website to different directories that can help improve your website ranking. There are different kinds of directories that you can choose from.

Just make sure that you place you website on the correct category. So if you have the love and romance website, put it under love categories, romance categories, relationship categories and so on and so forth. Directories will gain you backlinks. Backlinks are great because they can directly prompt viewers and readers to your website.

Furthermore, you or your ghostwriter can write articles for different article directories.

Article directories will ask you (or your ghostwriter) to submit short articles about your topic and in return will allow you to either advertise your website or put a link of your site on the directory.

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