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A good understanding of English spelling and grammar is essential to becoming a proofreader. You'll also need to be able to focus for long periods of time, and be attentive to details. A degree in English can be helpful, but is not required. You must have good vision. While there is no formal licensing procedure for becoming a proofreader, you may wish to take a course on the topic in a community college or university. Potential employers may be attracted by your coursework, and you will learn more about the technical aspects of proofreading. Some courses or programs offer training in proofreading different kinds of materials, such as journals, books, or magazines. You may opt for a certification program in proofreading to improve your chances of finding employment. Most publications follow this sequence: a writer submits her work to a publication; an editor checks for word clarity and suggests changes; the writer then revises. The final step in the process is to proofread the text prior to publication. Your primary job as a proofreader will be to read through a text for accurate matching to the edited text. If you're a proofreader, you won't be making any editorial changes to the text. The only queries you'll make regarding the text should be in response to inconsistencies that don't appear to have an immediate fix. A good proofreader must be able to work alone for long periods of time. You must be able to read quickly, recognizing mistakes as you read. Having knowledge of specialized subjects can be useful for proofreading for certain industries. For example, proofreading legal documents or pharmaceutical texts can be quite lucrative, but require specialized knowledge in the field. Your written communication skills should be strong. If you're proofreading in a specialized field, chances are you'll be expected to know the citation guidelines specific to that field. Professional journals may require working knowledge of Turabian (or Chicago) citation, MLA citation, or APA style. Make sure you're familiar with a variety of style guides as you enter the proofreading market. If you're proofreading screenplays, you'll need to be able to recognize slang or phonetic spellings meant to indicate dialect or accents. Your particular employer is likely to have her own house-style, or guidelines that writers and editors are expected to follow. Nearly all proofreading jobs require the use of track changes in Word. Other highly recommended software includes Perfectit, and Grammarly. Reference Checker is a software program that automatically checks to see that citations are listed correctly. The software you choose to use will vary based on your proofreading job. Most software offers a free trial period before purchase. It's worth taking time to get familiar with these programs as you make your way into the proofreading market.

summary: Have the necessary training. Take a course or workshop. Understand the publishing process. Know your strengths. Know standard citation guidelines. Get the right software for the job.

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In all relationships, communication is key. Many fights and misunderstandings stem from a lack of communication. Going forward, it's important to be 100% honest about your actions and feelings in your friendship. If an issue arises in the future, make it clear that you'd like to resolve those issues by talking with each other instead of talking to other people or doing something that either of you may regret. Bring issues up immediately instead of bottling up your feelings. When we suppress feelings and emotions, we are more likely to boil over and say or do something we regret. If a problem arises, address it right away. It is important to know what you and your friend expect out of a friendship in order for it to work. For example, you may deal with situations differently, or some things may bother you more than others. This is why you must establish expectations. Tell your friend what you need from them in a friendship. Being honest will help your friend to better meet your needs. Explain to your friend what you need from them using the "I-message" formula: "I feel _____ when you _______ and I need for you to _______." Refrain from assigning blame to your friend, though. Ask your friend what they need from you in a friendship. Again, friendship is a two-way street. Therefore, you need to meet your friends needs as well. Ask them to be honest about how you can be a better friend to them. Be ready to meet both needs. Resolution begins when you start understanding each other and the situation. As you hear similar needs from each other, the differences are put aside and you are able to work things through. It's impossible to move forward if you are unable to forgive. Holding onto anger or grudges isn't healthy for you and will ruin any chance you have of a real friendship. It takes a lot of strength to forgive, but it will help you grow as a person and as a friend. Tell your friend that you forgive them it is an important factor in rebuilding trust for both of you. It will mean a lot to your friend to hear that you forgive them, and saying "I forgive you" will help you move on from the situation. If you cannot forgive this person for their actions, you cannot be friends with him or her. Trying to have a relationship with someone you hold anger towards isn't healthy for you or for them. Life is too short to hold grudges.
summary: Improve communication with your friend. Establish expectations for your friendship. Be willing to forgive.