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Online Proofreading Services

Posted: December 24, 2019
Publishing content that contains errors is not something that makes a good impression on the consumers of that content. You can read something over many times and still miss mistakes. There are some tricks that might help catch them, like reading aloud. But if you want a really critical eye to help with spelling and grammatical errors, it may be best to have someone else review it. Many types of software and online tools exist, but when the accuracy of your content really matters, algorithms might not cut it....and can't be as thorough as a real human. If you're not lucky enough to have a dependable friend or relative who is great at writing and grammar, you may need other options. Here are a few you may want to keep on hand. Mark Zeni, contributor to Daily Blog Tips, shares ten online proofreading services.

Top 10 Online Proofreading Services

There are plenty of proofreading software and tools available online which allow you to proofread your documents for free. Relying on them for a cursory check while writing is okay. But solely trusting such automated algorithms to verify your work for “mistakes” and “grammatical errors” is only a recipe for disaster, especially when machines still haven’t grasped the intricacies of human language and grammar. 

That’s why authors and academic experts recommend having your written work proofread by an English language expert or by professional proofreaders. Here are few solid reasons to find professional proofreading help: 

  • They are grammar experts, not just spell-checkers 
  • They also provide critical feedback
  • Experts understand nuances of writing

If you have friends or family who excel at English, pass them your work before you turn in your paper or publish that book. For people who aren’t fortunate to have one, we have compiled a list of 10 online proofreading services who will treat you just the same and provide you with an honest feedback. Here they are:  

Read the entire article, Top 10 Online Proofreading Services, on Daily Blog Tips.