It’s inevitable.
You type an important email. You read it. You run it through spell-check. Maybe you read it again. By the end, you feel confident in your prose, yet you miss a silly error and hit send. As a result, your colleague gets an email about his farewell where you say, “Let’s stay n touch.” instead of “Let’s stay in touch.”, oops!
Proofreading is important, and March 8th marks National Proofreading Day. Thanks to Judy Beaver, she invented this as a way to remember and honor her mother who corrected each and everyone’s spelling and grammar. The significance of March 8th marks a day after Judy Beaver’s mother’s birthday. National Proofreading Day is celebrated to promote error-free writing.
Ever wondered how could one celebrate proofreading day? Here is what you can try. Create awareness of the day. Many people are still unaware of this national day, so why not share some knowledge. Observe the common mistakes made by the people around. Learn a new word or a phrase. Share some proofreading tips you follow.
You can also check out sites on the internet that allow you to build your grammar. Upscale your language with some fun exercises on top-notch resources.
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