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PROOF READING

Proof Reading Symbols
  Common Proofreding Symbols and Abbreviations.

Virtual Editor
"Grammar Checking on Steroids"- A free online service that checks your document for proper grammar and style.

The OWL at Purdue
Proofreading Your Writing.

Proofreading
Proofreading is not an innate ability; it is an acquired skill. Here are exercises that will help you from Virginia Tech.

Critique and Discussion Groups

I highly recommend joining a critique and discussion group. I myself belong to two local groups, one of which meets at a local book store. Check your area, or check online. It’s a good way to get feedback and helpful suggestions to improve your writing.


Links: Critique and Discussion Groups
How to Critique Fiction.

Writer's Critique Groups: Where to Find Them
This is where a good critique group is invaluable. Critique groups provide a level of overview and feedback that helps a writer prepare their ms.

Critters Writers Workshop
Critters is an on-line workshop/critique group for serious Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror writers - think of an online creative writing course.

Writer's Groups & Workshops from sfwa
Online Workshops
Workshop by Snail Mail
Annual Workshops
Local Opportunities
Resources for Critiquing


The Writing Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
When college professors ask you to write a critique of a text, they usually expect you to analyze and evaluate, not just summarize.

How To Work with a Writing Critique Group, by Barbara Shine
Writers can achieve success and a boost in their publishing goals by working with a dedicated writing critique group.

 
 
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