Comments on: 6 Things to Check Before Turning In Your Final Draft

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:15:11 +0000

Super great post! One thing I like to review is my tone. Just like the scary-long sentences, I find that formal writing can sneak in and can create standoffish text.

And, on another note, when I worked as a legal assistant in New York, we blacklined documents. I’m assuming that redlined refers to the color of the pen used. :)

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:34:57 +0000

Thanks for a this helpful article, Heather. I have a seven step self-editing process that I force myself to follow. I will add your suggestions for SEO web copy. I have also learned that I can’t write after 7 pm. There’s too much to correct the next day. And if there’s s few days before the deadline, I will let the copy sit for a day or two and come back with fresh eyes.

By: Heather Lloyd-Martin

Heather Lloyd-Martin — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:33:42 +0000

In reply to Sara woodward.

Hi, @Sara!

Thanks for your note. We’ve ALL hit the send button too quickly. Especially when we’re working too fast, we’re tired or overwhelmed.

“Redlined” could be an Americanism. I *thought* it was copy jargon, but now I’m not sure. Sorry for using a term that doesn’t translate across the pond.

By: Sara woodward

Sara woodward — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 23:24:14 +0000

P.s. Pressed that button too soon again. Habits die hard.

By: Sara woodward

Sara woodward — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 23:21:49 +0000

Excellent article and I will put my hands up and admit I am sometimes guilty of pressing the send button too quickly. Nothing more annoying than having to own up to mistakes such as referring to Simon as Simone. Thanks Heather.

Ps third line ‘redined’ . Is that an American word or copy jargon . ?