These tips apply to almost all writing that you do – even to an e-mail! But not, perhaps, to your Twitter posts?

I use the text to speech facility a lot. As you say it always helps you spot mistakes. It can get a bit painful if there are many mistakes!

Another good tip is to ask a close friend to read your copy. We often can’t spot our own typos and errors. This way, you can also trial your copy on another audience. And a friend will also be honest with you!

It’s interesting you mention spelling ‘form’ instead of ‘from.’ I sometimes do this when I’m typing quickly. Since I’m aware of it, I spot it straight away. That’s where a check list is really handy.

Some writers swear by proofreading copy, line by line, using a ruler. Whatever works for you, the trick is to do it – and not face the embarrassment of a typo!

Reading numbers backwards really works too.

Thanks again, Dawn.