Every so often I’ll come across typographical errors and spelling mistakes on blogs that I read.
Going back over my own posts I’ve come across them too so I know why they happen – I’m writing something quickly, I’ve got a thought in my head that I want to get up on my blog and proof-reading my own stuff is virtually impossible – besides, I’m infallible, right?
It is my hope that my own readers will spot the mistakes I’ve made too. So here are my reasons for being a spelling nazi:
- I read your content regularly (I’m probably one of your followers on twitter, for example) and I feel that this really is the least I can do to pay you back.
- If something made me stop to parse out the error, it will make your other readers stop, like hitting a hidden speed bump, and I want them to get the most out of your content by making it smooth.
- With some of the blog posts I read I get the feeling that they would make great short chapters, or parts of chapters, of a book. A book that I’ll probably buy.
So, please don’t take offence if I suggest a correction in one of your posts – it’s a compliment. And if you find any errors in my writings (and I’m sure you will) please let me know!
