The smallest tasks often take the biggest effort. Proofreading is a prime example. Most writers have neither patience nor fortitude to search for typos, grammatical errors, and errors in logic.

Block out time for quality control long before pressing that Submit button.

Principle 1: Quality of your work reflects who you are

Would you prefer filet mignon on fine china or on a trash lid? Then why would any reader want your work on a "trash lid?"

Principle 2: Slow is steady; steady is fast

Methodically checking your work once saves twice the headache later.

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