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Welcome! I’m Carrie Sargent. I’m glad you are here!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Like Ramona Quimby, the children\u2019s book character created by the great Beverly Cleary, I \u201crequire accuracy from books as well as people.\u201d I won the school spelling bee in fifth grade and have been refining and polishing written content ever since. There is no better way to channel that zeal than to professionally proofread and copyedit! <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Specializing in refining grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax, my need for correctness and clarity complements your need for effective communication. I work with a wide range of content including blog posts, Substack publications, newsletters, emails, marketing material, podcast show notes and transcripts, fiction, nonfiction, and even the occasional Christmas card. Helping ensure your writing is clear, polished, and professional, I\u2019m committed to delivering high-quality results while preserving your unique voice and style, so your message comes through exactly as intended. While my editorial standards are high, my collaborative style is casual, supportive, and friendly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In addition to my proofreading and copyediting expertise, I have over seventeen years of professional experience in education. My career combines seven years as a third-grade teacher, eleven years dedicated to raising my family and volunteer work, and ten years as a paraprofessional in a Kindergarten classroom. Teaching reading and writing for seventeen years has given me a unique perspective on language and how we use it\u2014my favorite books are style and usage guides. \"\ud83e\uddd0\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I look forward to collaborating with you. Your words have meaning. Let\u2019s polish them together\u2014with the human touch! <\/strong><\/p>\n

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An exceptional experience from start to finish. Carrie handled a deeply personal piece with a rare balance of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence. Her edits were both precise and restrained, while enhancing clarity and flow without ever compromising the integrity of my voice. She delivered ahead of schedule, communicated thoughtfully, and demonstrated a high level of care throughout the process. I\u2019m very grateful for her work and would not hesitate to collaborate again. Highly recommended.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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“Can’t say enough about how wonderful my experience with Carrie was from start to finish — professional, quick, and thorough. She’s my new go-to for proofing and editing!”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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“Great experience. The Final Punctuation did some editing and proof work for my business. Quick turn around! Carrie gave thorough and easy-to-understand direction to improve my materials. I will be using them again and highly recommend.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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“Carrie delivered outstanding, high-quality feedback on my upcoming book, Choose the Work. Her comments were clear, specific, and thoughtful, with a great balance between what was working and what could be improved. She picked up on both the big-picture structure and the finer details, including phrasing, tone, and even a missing reference, all handled with care and precision. Highly recommend.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why do I need a proofreader or editor?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Typos on a landing page increase bounce rate by 85%<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Poor grammar on websites scares away 59% of readers<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Typos in an ad result in up to a 70% decrease in clicks<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Spelling and grammar matter. Yes, people judge.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Why do I need a proofreader or editor in the age of AI? <\/strong><\/p>\n

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AI struggles with nuanced language, context, and style<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Research shows artificial intelligence fails in grammar<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Researchers have found bias in up to 38.6% of “facts” used by AI<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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AI search engines cite incorrect news sources at 60% rate<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Sample passages before, during, and after proofreading and editing <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Proofreading vs. Copyediting: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Solutions for all writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We can collaborate on any written content that needs refining. Blog posts, newsletters, emails, marketing materials, fiction, nonfiction\u2014even Christmas cards!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Proofreading<\/strong>: find and correct typos, double words, grammatical errors, punctuation errors, capitalization errors, misspelled words, formatting issues<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Copyediting<\/strong>: maintain mechanical consistency (spelling, capitalization, hyphenation, abbreviation), correlate parts such as footnotes and endnotes, note materials that need permissions to reprint, mark up mistakes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Light editing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

> Correct incorrect grammar, syntax, and usage<\/p>\n

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> Ask for clarification about terms that may be confusing<\/p>\n

> Query the author about factual inconsistencies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Medium editing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

> Revise infelicities (awkwardness) in grammar, syntax, and usage<\/p>\n

> Suggest revisions in wordy passages<\/p>\n

> Ask for or supply definitions for terms that may be confusing<\/p>\n

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Heavy editing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

> Correct and revise all infelicities in grammar, syntax, and usage<\/p>\n

> Rewrite wordy passages<\/p>\n

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Any other writing services you may need! Just ask.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Your words have meaning. Let’s polish them together\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

with the human touch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact me today for precision proofreading, personal editing, and professional results.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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