[Stylist] Spelling and Grammar Question

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

If asked to proofread, then yes, I would point out every error. I use the
comments feature in Word to provide comments, but for pointing out
grammatical and punctuation errors, I use track changes in Word. But I would
definitely point out every error, especially if that's what is asked.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Stylist <stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Vejas Vasiliauskas
via Stylist
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2019 6:03 PM
To: stylist at nfbnet.org
Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
Subject: [Stylist] Spelling and Grammar Question

Hi everyone, 
I was just asked by a friend to proofread a small piece they wrote and are
hoping to submit to a magazine. They admitted that spelling and grammar are
not their strong-point. 
I think it's admirable to recognize this, but I'm not really sure what the
best approach would be from here. It needs a lot of work, and essentially
needs to be re-written. I don't want to re-write it, as that would seem very
patronizing. At the same time I feel that if I were to point out every
single error, it could be too overwhelming. This is the second time I was
given the article to look at: the first time I just mentioned that they
needed to check spelling and grammar, but maybe I was being too vague
because people aren't always sure what to do?
I'd really appreciate any thoughts. The message behind the article is great
and I really feel that if it were phrased correctly, it would do very well. 
Thanks, 
Vejas   
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