Laura Antram Editing

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My second year of freelance beta reading and proofreading

It’s my second business anniversary tomorrow.

In the past year I’ve found:

A supportive community continues to be invaluable.

Mistakes are inevitable so I’ve changed how I react to them. Last year, being told I’d made a mistake in a post would have really shaken my confidence. This year if I do make a mistake, I try to understand why I made it so I don’t make the same mistake again. I now have several checklists and reference books to minimise the risk of making mistakes.

I probably know more than I think I do but it’s always worth double-checking if I’m not completely sure. The checklists and reference books help with this.

A work routine that’s sustainable for me, including knowing when to stop when I’m tired.

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2 responses to “My second year of freelance beta reading and proofreading”

  1. Sarcasticus Rex Avatar
    Sarcasticus Rex

    Congratulations on your second year!

    True what you say about mistakes. I can imagine the first ones made would shake you, make you question yourself. But you have a much healthier attitude towards it now. The best thing about mistakes is what we learn from them.

    Continued success this year, and the next.

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    1. lauraantram Avatar
      lauraantram

      Thank you.

      Changing my attitude to making mistakes has taken a lot of the pressure off of myself as I know I now have the resources and processes in place to minimise them. You’re right learning from them is so important.

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