Dakota A
Owensboro, United States
“I came. I saw. I edited.”
Specialist subjects:
Editing formats:
Education:
Associates in Applied Science
Owensboro Community and Technical College
2016–2018
Favorite referencing style
MLA is my favorite because that is the one I am most familiar with.
Why I became an editor
During my extended leave from work, I needed something to do. A friend online told me she was taking a course at Proofreading Academy. I thought to myself, "that sounds like something I could do well." After much work, I eventually completed the course with distinction. Now, I'm excited to have something to do that I enjoy.
Background and experience
I have prior experience in various types of proofreading.
Why I love proofreading and editing
I love proofreading because I’ve always had a knack for spotting errors. I believe having good grammar is an essential part of writing anything. There is also a sort of joy in looking back over something and seeing how a flawed work was turned into something flawless.
Favorite book:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Hobbies:
Lately, I've been getting heavily into fitness.
Editing tips:
I like to read over the full document a few times first to get an idea of the tone. Then I take note of any small errors and keep a firm eye out for other similar errors later on.
