Several months ago, a friend of mine informed me about a part-time job opening with inWrite. I thought it was perfect for me because I loved to write. I applied for the job, took the tests, and waited for a reply. A few months later, I got an email asking me if I was interested in a full-time position with inWrite, and the rest, as they say, is history.
It takes time to be an efficient proofreader/editor. The Chicago Manual of Style and the Merriam-Webster dictionary become your best friends during these times when you are still trying to learn the ropes of the profession. Who would’ve thought that there should be a dash between the words ice and cream when using it as an adjectival phrase in sentence? Yes, I didn’t know that either.
From the short time that I have been working with inWrite, I have already learned a few things. First, your head should be free of distractions when editing a document. A well-rested mind makes a world of a difference when you start to look for errors in a paper. Second, if you are not a hundred percent sure if something is right or wrong, consult the dictionary or the Chicago Manual of Style (or whichever standard you use). Third, always review your work because no matter how certain you are that you’ve caught all the mistakes, most of the time you will still find errors when you go back.
As they mentioned in the previous blog posts, being a writer and an editor is a completely different thing. Being an editor requires you to be technical, while being a writer calls for creativity. Now that I am an editor, I have to say that I am enjoying seeing the other side of the spectrum.
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