When it comes to proofreading copy, whether it's intended to be published online or in print, there's no room for error. As soon as that copy is out in the public domain, it stands as a representation of whoever has written it.
The job of a proofreader is to act as a safety net for these errors, catching and modifying mistakes before they can be allowed to slip through - but sometimes, mistakes slip through regardless. Even the most diminutive of proofreading errors can cause huge repercussions, at the very least making the author seem careless and uninformed, and at the worst changing the meaning of what is being said entirely.
Although this can be amusing in some circumstances, ultimately this casts a bright light on just why proofreading is so important to your business.
Read on for ten of my favorite famous proofreading gaffes, where small instances of poor proofreading have gone on to cause widespread chagrin for the red-faced authors.
1. Proofreaders wanted
When posting an advert looking for proofreaders, you would expect the job description to be grammatically flawless. However, a job advert posted recently seeking a 'Copy Editor for Women's Magazine Site' contained no less than 3 spelling errors: twice asking for 'editting' experience, and going on to cite the name of the magazine incorrectly as 'Women's World' instead of 'Woman's World'.
Continue Reading Embarrassing Errors - The Ten Biggest Proofreading Gaffes
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