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Jul 2022
15m 45s

Proofreading: 12 things you need to know...

LOUISE HARNBY (FICTION EDITOR) AND DENISE COWLE (NON-FICTION EDITOR)
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Want to become a professional proofreader? Discover 6 key pieces of information you must know before you embark on your new career. 
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