http://jantallent.com/blog Proofreading, Editing and Social Media Services Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:37:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/08/when-you-are-ready-to-hire-an-editor/ http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/08/when-you-are-ready-to-hire-an-editor/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:38:54 +0000 Jan Tallent http://jantallent.com/blog/?p=1580 #followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } As a Virtual Assistant, I perform many duties for busy entrepreneurs and small business owners, but quite honestly, my most favorite task is when I am called upon for my proofreading and editing services. I love reading and also love working with spelling and grammar, so this is the perfect “career” for me. I have [...]]]> http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/08/when-you-are-ready-to-hire-an-editor/feed/ 2 http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/04/the-difference-between-copyediting-and-proofreading/ http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/04/the-difference-between-copyediting-and-proofreading/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:45:24 +0000 Jan Tallent http://jantallent.com/blog/?p=1493 #followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } Frankly, I have to admit I did not really know the difference between copyediting and proofreading. When I proofread for my clients, I make the needed changes – be it spelling, grammar or slight revisions to make things sound more clear – and did not realize I was also copyediting! I just called it “editing” [...]]]> http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/04/the-difference-between-copyediting-and-proofreading/feed/ 4 http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/02/7-tips-for-overcoming-writers-block/ http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/02/7-tips-for-overcoming-writers-block/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:53:09 +0000 Jan Tallent http://jantallent.com/blog/?p=1411 #followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } This is another great post from my favorite editing and writing ezine, Daily Writing Tips. As a Virtual Assistant who specializes in proofreading, I like to keep as current as I can with grammar and word usage changes as they HAVE changed somewhat since my former days as an Honor Roll student. I file most [...]]]> http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/02/7-tips-for-overcoming-writers-block/feed/ 0 http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/01/i-have-spell-check-why-do-i-need-a-human-editor/ http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/01/i-have-spell-check-why-do-i-need-a-human-editor/#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:46:02 +0000 Jan Tallent http://jantallent.com/blog/?p=1323 #followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } This article by by Mark Nichol for my favorite writing tips ezine, DailyWritingTips.com , says it all. I am using this great document with permission from the webmaster. The Problem with Grammar Check A couple of years ago, a visitor to this site posted a comment asking for help. In a Word document, this person [...]]]> http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/01/i-have-spell-check-why-do-i-need-a-human-editor/feed/ 0 http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/01/happy-new-year-and-a-pet-peeve-of-mine-re-grammar/ http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/01/happy-new-year-and-a-pet-peeve-of-mine-re-grammar/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:54:11 +0000 Jan Tallent http://jantallent.com/blog/?p=1306 #followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } Can you believe we have a fresh, brand new year? We can accomplish lots of new tasks and make new dreams come true. It is 1-1-11 – that is so awesome! What do you plan to achieve with this fresh start you are getting? I am determined to make regular and loyal updates to my [...]]]> http://jantallent.com/blog/2011/01/happy-new-year-and-a-pet-peeve-of-mine-re-grammar/feed/ 3