{"id":11671,"date":"2018-09-04T01:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T01:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=11671"},"modified":"2021-05-31T13:53:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T13:53:00","slug":"e45-marketers-coffee-proofreading-for-your-book","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/e45-marketers-coffee-proofreading-for-your-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketers &#038; Coffee &#8211; Proofreading for Your Book"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/itunes\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Subscribe-to-Book-Marketing-Show-Podcast-on-iTunes.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10134\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/GooglePlay\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Subscribe-to-Book-Marketing-Podcast-on-Google-Play.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10133\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/stitcher\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Subscribe-to-Book-Marketing-Show-Podcast-on-Stitcher.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10132\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"podcast-box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/6994873\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/autoplay\/no\/autonext\/no\/thumbnail\/yes\/preload\/no\/no_addthis\/no\/direction\/backward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/204a83\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Proofreading can be like the final polish to a book. A poorly proofread book can reflect negatively on the author, either in a professional setting or in the reviews of their book. Proofreaders like Caitlin Pyle are usually the last set of eyes that goes over a book to make sure it\u2019s released with little to no errors that take away from the book\u2019s overall method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-editors-and-proofreaders\">Editors and Proofreaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between a proofreader and an editor is an editor will move words and even sections around in a book for clarity, while a proofreader makes sure the spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct. In the example given in the episode, an editor would be like a surgeon with the scalpel, while a proofreader is the one who cleans up the mess afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, writers can enlist friends and family to help with <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/best-proofreading-software\/\">editing and proofreading<\/a> when they are just getting started, however there\u2019s no guarantee these people won\u2019t just read the first chapter and then flake on the rest. This is why hiring a professional proofreader can come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about the money it takes, there are plenty of beginning proofreaders who are looking for experience or testimonials while they\u2019re just getting their businesses started, many of whom are recent graduates of Caitlin\u2019s course for proofreaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"standard-cta testimonial\" id=\"cta-block_60a2bbb51823c\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-inner row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"cta-media col-md-4\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"cta-media-inner\">\r\n                    \r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Check It Out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">                        \r\n                                                    <i class=\"fa fa-play\"><\/i>\r\n                        \r\n                                                    <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Atticus.png\" alt=\"Atticus - the #1 Book Writing and Formatting Software used by thousands of authors.\" height=\"1384\" width=\"2210\">\r\n                        \r\n                        <\/a>                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"cta-body col-md-8\" style=\"text-align:center;\">  \r\n                            <a class=\"cta-heading\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Check It Out\">\r\n                            <h3> Format Beautiful Professional Books<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n            <p>Easy to use, and and full of amazing features, you can quickly turn your book into a professional book.<\/p>\n            <a class=\"offer-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Check It Out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Check It Out<\/a>        <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-a-second-pair-of-eyes-to-proofread\">Getting a second pair of eyes to proofread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A benefit of having a proofreader is a fresh set of eyes on your work. When you\u2019re writing, it can be so easy to forget a word or misspell something, and even going over your own work later may reveal some mistakes, but not all. Some ways to cut down on mistakes is reading the copy out loud, but that takes some time. Hiring a proofreader can save you that time and make those changes for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proofreaders also get to network with authors, which is why some authors proofread for others on the side. Not only does this give them a little extra money to help pay for publishing expenses, but they can also meet and work with authors in the same genre that can be beneficial to them later on. Another benefit to proofreading for others is to be able to see what others are doing in the space and get inspired from what they\u2019ve done with their writing that you might want to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote><h3>There's always going to be work and opportunity for the people who want it and the people who are willing to go and find it and make those relationship connections with people.<\/h3><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bio-of-the-author-in-the-case-study\">Bio of the Author in the Case Study:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/new-circle-caitlin-headshot-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"caitlin pyle proofread your book\" class=\"wp-image-11672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/new-circle-caitlin-headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/new-circle-caitlin-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/new-circle-caitlin-headshot.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Caitlin Pyle\u2019s passion for proofreading started when she studied abroad in Germany for a year in college and would help students proofread their college essays. She loved using her grammar talent to catch errors and help others turn their writing into masterpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She took her general proofreading skills to the next level when she got into proofreading transcripts for court reporters back in 2012. Because she was so passionate about proofreading, she started her Proofread Anywhere Course as a blog back in 2014, and it\u2019s exploded since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resources-referred-to-in-this-episode\">Resources Referred to in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/proofread\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Proofread Anywhere Course<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/caitlinpyle.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caitlin's website<\/a><\/li><li>Kindlepreneur <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-editors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Master Guide to Selecting the Best Book Editor<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even the most nit-picky of writers needs someone to look over their work from time to time. Having a proofreader means there is an extra set of eyes and, in many cases, a fresh set of eyes that might catch things that, as the writer, you might not.<\/p>\n<p>Caitlin Pyle is a proofreader for books and teaches others to become proofreaders. 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