There Are Signs Everywhere that You May Need a Good Copy Editor or Proofreader!

Hi, everyone! I apologize that it has been so long since my last post. I just returned from vacation…well, sort of. Now, you know this copy editor never just stops to smell the flours flowers. I spent an amazing almost-two-weeks in South Padre Island, TX. If you’ve never been there, you should definitely go. The beach is beautiful, and if you vacation after the kids go back to school, you almost have the beach to yourself! But the best part is…I brought back something for you!

One of my favorite restaurants on Padre Island is called Blackbeard’s. I have been to Padre several times now, and I have eaten at this restaurant several times as well. However, I have never noticed the sign before (see below). I found others as well, but my husband refused to stop so I could take pictures because we were not supposed to be working. =)

Blackbeard's Restaurant, South Padre Island

 

After my return, one of my former colleagues sent me this picture of a department store sign in Tokyo. Now, of course, English is not the native language in Tokyo, so it would be even more beneficial to allow someone to check your writing before you do something so…permanent! 

"Wemen's" Outlet in Tokyo

Especially in the business world, you simply MUST put your best foot forward at all times. People — customers — will judge your business (and sometimes even intelligence) through the image you provide them. What hidden messages is your business sending to consumers? When your business documents, or—GASP!—exterior signs are full of errors, many times customers will assume you do not know what you are doing or that you just don’t care. Ensuring that all of your business documents, signs, and correspondence are correct in every way demonstrates not only intelligence, but also that you care about your business enough to take the time to make it right.

I will post more pictures as I find them. And, of course, if you find an error that you would like to share, please e-mail it to me at laurasproofs@gmail.com and I will share it with the rest of our little community.

If you own or manage a business, don’t let poor grammar or spelling be the deciding factor for your clients. Contact me to edit your business or technical documents! I have several packages available to fit any budget.

Have a glorious day!

Laura