gratefulAnd then there is Vixy.
Most of my proofreaders sleep at night confident in the knowledge that I won't begin instant-messaging them with editing questions at eight o'clock in the morning. Not Vixy. Most of my proofreaders know that there's little chance of my showing up on their doorstep demanding clarification of an editorial point. Not Vixy. She puts her life on the line every day, so that I can turn in a better book.
Every proofreader has their own strengths and weaknesses, and Vixy is, without a doubt, the single best blocker I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She always knows where everyone is standing, and has managed to catch blocking errors that required me to get out a bunch of dolls and recreate the scene. Her tireless efforts and boundless patience are so genuinely peerless and incredible that there simply aren't words for how much I appreciate them.
Plus, she harasses me if I don't finish chapters. And that's a valuable service for everyone. All hail Vixy! All hail.
October 13 2008, 05:54:45 UTC 8 years ago
It's helpful hints for proofreading like:
Don't use no double negatives.
Avoid hyperbole: not one writer in a million can use it effectively.
Never use a large word when a diminutive one will do.
October 14 2008, 01:27:05 UTC 8 years ago