5 Reasons to hire a professional proofreader

People who write frequently – students, authors, researchers, journalists, business people, and others – are increasingly taking the easy and reliable way when preparing documents, relying on expert proofreaders to polish their written work for them.

The use of proofreading services provided by specialists has a long history, dating back many hundreds of years. However, it is only recently, with the growth of the Internet, that native English writers and proofreading service providers are available and accessible 24/7 to offer high-quality services.

This article is intended for people who may not have used or come across proofreading and editing services before. It offers 5 simple reasons why, if you have a document to submit soon or in the future, why you should consider hiring a professional proofreader, the reasons for doing so!

 

1. Some documents need to be error-free

For scholarly articles, technical documentation (e.g., in engineering or computer science), and many other types of writing, errors simply cost too much. If you are writing a document that contains essential or mission-critical information, working with a professional proofreader to ensure that it is presented clearly and correctly is fundamental.

 

2. Exploit your strengths

If you are a researcher or a student, or – for that matter – anybody who needs to prepare a clear, accurate, and correct document, it is advisable that you work with a professional proofreader during the final stages of preparing your manuscript. Proofreaders receive specialised training, and so if you hire them, they apply their knowledgeable skill-sets, freeing up your own time. As a result, you can use this time to increase work productivity in other areas.

 

3. Become a better writer

If you communicate with proofreaders and review the work they complete for you, you can become a substantially better writer over time. Oftentimes, authors make similar mistakes over and over again, and having somebody else check over your work gives them a chance to point this out to you. In the long run, this will greatly improve your writing skills.

 

4. Options to minimise cost

Most proofreading service providers will offer a discounted rate if you can extend your deadline. For example, if you need to complete your work in 24 hours, then this will cost more than a longer deadline of 7 to 14 days. It is always worth bearing this in mind if you are not rushing to receive your finished work.

 

5. See what others think!

You don’t need to rely only on our word if you are still unsure about whether to hire a professional proofreader. Checkout the Trustpilot website or another online forum, you can find reviews for many online proofreading agencies, as well as freelancers or speak to anyone who has already used these types of services.