Reason #138 to Hire O&E: That Time Your Whole Distribution List Got a Typo
We’ve all been there. You carefully write out an important email going out to a large group of people. After reading it over a few times, you hit send. Then, your stomach drops as you realize the terrible truth: you’ve made a glaring typo. Maybe you spelled someone’s name wrong, used the wrong “there,” or gave everyone your “beast” instead of “best.”
It’s a harsh, grammar police-filled world, and even minor mistakes can put your credibility in question. A grammatical error on your website could very well scare off a potential client. Frequently misspelled words in your monthly newsletter could cause someone to second-guess your professionalism. And no one will let you forget that time a product launch email included a hyperlink to the wrong website.
Be gentle with yourself. Even major corporations make typos. (Hopefully, yours didn’t cost your company millions of dollars to fix.) The truth is, our brains actually trick us when reading our own writing. We know what it’s supposed to say, and that’s what we read — whether it’s actually written that way or not. Walking away for a day and coming back with fresh eyes helps, but there isn’t always time for that.
Beyond typos, English is a complicated language, and it’s time-consuming to remember (or Google) all the rules. Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to worry so much about if you should use a comma or a colon, or if “follow-up” actually needs a hyphen? What if someone else did all that nitpicking for you? Imagine what you could do with all the time you save if you didn’t need to reread your work over and over.
Oxford & Em copyediting has you covered. We work with both SMBs and major enterprises to ensure any copy that goes out — from social media posts and blogs to eBooks and webpage copy — is squeaky clean. Our services range from quick but thorough read-throughs to complete rewrites and anything in between. We’ll work with you whether you prefer to do your own writing or if you’d like us to fill in the gaps.
So, what about us? Don’t we, as copywriters and editors, also make mistakes?
Of course.
That’s why we’ve developed an efficient three-step process for any work we receive. One person writes, another edits, and a third gives a quick review before submitting. This is your insurance (and ours) that your copy looks polished and professional every time.
Ready to save time, reduce stress, and send your words into the world with confidence? We’re here to help with all your copyediting needs. Let’s talk!
