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Tag: proofreader

October 23, 2022October 22, 2022 demizach copywriting, Musings

Eighteen months into my unplanned career change and things are going…

No one is immune from the curve balls life throws at us. All we can do is try to adapt and roll with the punches. Here's my 18-month update about how my unplanned career change is going, including a few personal updates.

March 6, 2022March 7, 2022 demizach copywriting, Musings

Did the great midlife forced career change go according to plan? Nope!

When I decided to switch careers a year ago after a major life event, I believed in myself and had a rough plan. But things don't always go according to plan—but that isn't always such a bad thing.

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January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 demizach Grammar, proofreading

Why do those insidious errors keep sneaking into your writing?

Why are casual and seasoned writers alike plagued by errors in their writing? Whether writing text messages or novels, these errors constantly pop up. Even with technology like spell checkers and grammar checkers, how do mistakes still find their way into our writing?

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022 demizach copywriting, Grammar, proofreading

Why are some hyphens longer than others? Wonder no more!

Are hyphens and dashes the same? If not, what's different? How do you even type them? Answers to these questions (and more) are revealed in this post. This post will explain the differences, help you understand when to use them, and most importantly, how to actually type them!

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January 2, 2022January 10, 2022 demizach copywriting, Musings, proofreading

How successful was DC CopyPro, English copywriter & proofreader, in 2021?

It's been quite a first year for DC CopyPro, English copywriter and proofreader. In this post, on look back on how my website, Facebook page, and Instagram pages performed. There were more than a few surprises and unexpected stats in this year-end review!

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December 26, 2021December 24, 2021 demizach Announcements, copywriting, Language Learning, proofreading

Help me help you—what can DC CopyPro, English copywriter in Korea, do for you?

I know what I like to write about, but what do YOU want to read about? Don't be shy! Get in touch and request a topic (or several) or ask a question. What's the worst that can happen? I may not write about your topic. That's it. What have you got to lose?

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December 19, 2021December 20, 2021 demizach Uncategorized

5 ways to determine if the proofreader you’re considering is competent

How can you decide if a proofreader is competent enough to proofread your writing when you aren't aware of the mistakes you're making? You're not a native English speaker—how can you determine if an English proofreader is qualified? This post outlines some strategies you can use so you'll feel more confident hiring a proofreader.

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November 28, 2021November 28, 2021 demizach Copy Fails, copywriting, Grammar, proofreading

Is holding non-native speakers to a higher standard than native speakers unfair?

When native speakers make an error, it's usually labelled a typo or a simple mistake. But non-native speakers are not extended the same courtesy. Instead, it is assumed they were ignorant of the rules. Regardless of the reason, too many errors in your writing is never good.

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November 21, 2021November 14, 2021 demizach Copy Fails, copywriting, proofreading

How poor copy destroys trust and costs you customers—[with examples]

Error-free copy alone isn't enough to be effective. Neither is engaging copy full of typos. You need engaging, error-free copy to establish trust, keep people reading, and have them follow your call to action. I use English and Korean examples to demonstrate this point.

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October 31, 2021January 2, 2022 demizach copywriting, proofreading

Why do I need an English proofreader? I don’t make that many mistakes!

As an English copywriter, I always strive to deliver error-free copy to my clients. Despite working as an English proofreader, the occasional error sneaks through. This post examines why this happens and how we can minimize typos in our writing.

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October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 demizach Copy Fails, proofreading

How could an English proofreader in Korea have been so careless? I screwed up!

What happens when an English proofreader in Korea, who rails against people for not consulting native speakers to assist with proofreading, doesn't follow his own advice? He gets a wake-up call!

September 19, 2021September 18, 2021 demizach Grammar, proofreading

Train hard, dream big—Could proofreading have avoided an Olympic incident?

It's kind of funny for an English copywriter and proofreader to be commenting on an error made in Korean, but that's precisely what I'm doing. This post attempts to demonstrate how English errors jump out at native English speakers using a Korean example.

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September 12, 2021January 2, 2022 demizach beginnings, Copy Fails, Grammar, proofreading

Where did my fascination with funny signs come from?

It wasn't until I did some real thinking about where my fascination for funny signs came from. Even I didn't realize how far back my interest in these signs extended.

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September 5, 2021January 2, 2022 demizach Tools of the Trade

My workspace may not be fancy, but it just got some upgrades

Usually content to make do with what I have, sometimes spending a few bucks to get the right tools isn't such a bad thing. A detailed look at my new wireless keyboard and mouse, and a new web browser.

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July 25, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach Grammar, proofreading, Uncategorized

Is it any wonder so much awkward and unprofessional English abounds in Korea?

The number of errors, the awkwardness of the English, and the formatting used in this official government announcement on new COVID-19 regulations does little to motivate citizens to attempt to display properly written English in their place of business.

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May 23, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach proofreading, Services

The 10 characteristics that make me a kick-ass proofreader

Not everyone is cut out for proofreading. I possess a number of traits that make me especially well suited to being an effective and thorough proofreader.

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May 2, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach Services

Curious about hiring a copywriter, copy editor, or proofreader? My process explained

Demystifying the process of what happens when you contact me about my English copywriting, copy editing, or proofreading services.

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March 6, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach copywriting, proofreading, Services

Copywriter? Content writer? Copy editor? Proofreader? Argh!

An explanation of different writing services.

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