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Let me start off by saying this: I hate proofreading. It gives me a headache. In fact, I stopped offering proofreading/editing services in my freelance copywriting business a long time ago because it’s just not worth it to me.

However, I have picked up some tips over the years that have made proofing my content a little easier. Let me share some of them with you.

1.    Let the copy breathe for at least 24 hours—I’m starting off with this tip because, for me, it’s the most important proofreading tip on this list. See, if you try to proofread something right after you write it, you’ll subconsciously overlook mistakes because you’ve spent so much time around the content. By getting away from the copy for at least 24 hours (a few days is even better), you can come back with a totally fresh eye. You’d be surprised at how many things jump out at you after letting the copy breathe for a while.

2.    Get in the proofreading mindset—Before you start proofreading, you need to create the mindset that there are tons of mistakes in the copy. You have to challenge yourself to find as many of them as possible. It’s this mental state that gets your eyes focused on the tiniest details.
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