One challenge I face as a transcript proofreader is in writing my website.
My audience is made up of other spelling, usage, and punctuation experts: court reporters, scopists, proofreaders, and prospective proofreaders.
This audience makes writing and posting anything a truly nail-biting experience for me.
I know that any error will stand out like a red, flashing neon sign. And few things are more embarrassing than being a proofreader with errors in your marketing material!
I try to write as I speak, so I’m not so much concerned with grammar as I am with being unclear and with spelling, word usage, and punctuation mistakes.
But it’s all about teamwork! Let’s turn this into a positive together.
How to Report a Typo or Punctuation Faux Pas
If you’re viewing a post (like this one) in desktop mode, just below the turquoise boxes in the right sidebar is a single-entry web form titled I Found an Error! If you’re viewing in mobile mode, it is below the turquoise boxes following the post.
If you spot a misspelling, wrong word choice/usage, or punctuation goof, simply type a note in that box, and click the Send Typo Alert button.
This form accepts up to 200 characters and sends no user information. No name or email address is required, and the only hidden information sent is the web address of the page you’re viewing.
Thanks for your help.
—Mike