About Me
Welcome! My name is Emily, and I'm thrilled to be your partner in ensuring your transcripts shine with clarity and precision.
I'm a dedicated proofreader with a passion for words and a keen eye for detail. With two wonderful children and a supportive husband by my side, I understand the importance of balancing professional excellence with family life. When I'm not meticulously poring over transcripts, you'll often find me immersed in a good book, trying out a new recipe with my Instant Pot, or exploring local sites with my family.
I've always had a fascination with language and its power to convey ideas effectively. Over the years, I've honed my skills to help clients like you present polished, error-free transcripts.
Let's work together to elevate your transcripts to the highest standard! Contact me today, and let's embark on this journey of refining your words and making your documents truly exceptional.
Why Hire A Proofreader?
Time
Time is our most valuable asset. Outsourcing your proofreading needs significantly reduces the time spent on revising and correcting a transcript yourself.
Money
The time you get back from hiring a proofreader will allow you to focus on other revenue-generating tasks such as taking on new jobs.
Look Good
Having fresh eyes on a transcript increases the likelihood of catching errors that might otherwise go unnoticed. Investing in professional proofreading services demonstrates your dedication to delivering high-quality products to your clients.
What Do I Check For?
As a transcript proofreader, here are some of the key things I look for:
Spelling - This includes general misspellings, name misspells, and highly technical words such as medical terminology. I also maintain a list of the most commonly misspelled words I encounter in transcripts, and I will conduct a search for all of those words in your transcript as part of my final check-through process.
Punctuation - I will check for proper usage of commas and em dashes, consistency in hyphenation, correct punctuation within quotes and parentheses, and appropriate capitalization where needed.
Formatting - I verify all numbers to ensure they are correctly spelled out or presented in figures. I will review prefixes, suffixes, and dates to confirm they are positioned for optimal readability. I'll also look for any extraneous or missing spaces between words. Finally, I will check that the formatting of key components of your transcript—including cover pages, appearance pages, indexes, by-lines, Q&As, and certificates—are accurate and consistent.
Consistency - This involves looking for consistent punctuation, aligning dates and times, maintaining consistent spelling and numerical usage within sentences, ensuring uniform formatting, and verifying the consistency of any mentioned contact information.
Readability - This is crucial for many court reporters! Ultimately, your goal is to ensure your transcript flows smoothly and is easy to read. Checking for spelling errors, punctuation issues, correct formatting, and consistency—along with addressing significant errors like missing or extra words in sentences—will achieve this goal effectively.
At the end of the day, I will follow any preferences you have when it comes to your transcripts. Simply fill out a preference form here or send me one you already have!