Top Proofreading Marks Everyone Should Know... What They Are and How To Use Them.

Whether you are writing and sending your document to an editor for review, or working with your printer on corrections needing to be made, it is important to have a basic understanding of editing to ensure not only that your document maintains the integrity of how you want it to look and sound, but it is done so with correct punctuation and grammar.  

Proofreaders use a standard set of marks to dictate changes. Understanding these marks can give you a helpful advantage when communicating with a printing professional. The most commonly used marks are generally for insertion, removal, punctuation and grammar, however, there are many more that address spacing, layout, font too.

Trying to communicate a desired result can sometimes be frustrating and overwhelming, especially when it comes to editing, and often times conveying the changes you want to a professional can be a bit intimidating 
as well.  To help bridge that gap we have selected the most commonly used proofreader’s marks and their uses to help you better communicate with your printer, and feel more confident in knowing how to ask for what you want.

It should be noted that proofreading marks can vary slightly in form from person to person like dialects in language, but the function remains the same across the board. Proofreaders who use these symbols on a regular basis can navigate these slight variations well and can typically intuit the needed change, so don’t be afraid to use them! 

The chart below showcases the most commonly used proofreading marks and there use. Learning these simple marks will give you the ability to both understand edits and request them with ease.  

Happy Editing! 

Candy Cane Macarons!

Candy Cane Macarons
Ingredients:

For the macarons:
110 grams almonds, blanched
90 grams egg whites (aged 3-5 days in the fridge)
25 grams granulated sugar
200 grams powdered sugar

Start by putting the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add in the powdered sugar and give it a few pulses to combine. Set aside.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer (or you can use an electric mixer), beat egg whites to a foam. It should resemble bubble bath at this point. With the mixer still running, slowly add the granulated sugar and continue beating just until smooth and stiff peaks have formed. Check it often so you don’t over mix. You want to stop right at the beginning of the stiff peak stage.

Add the almond mixture to egg whites and carefully incorporate with a spatula. You want the mixture to be thick enough to pipe, but thin enough that it won’t form peaks when piped. I suggest testing the batter by spooning out a small amount on a plate and checking that the batter “melts” into itself. If it doesn’t, give it a few more strokes and try it again.

Place macaron batter into a piping bag fit with a large, round tip and pipe small circles (about 1 inch to 1 ½ inches in diameter) onto your prepared baking sheets. Let macarons rest for at least 45 minutes to an hour, or until a hard shell has developed on the top. You can test this by carefully brushing your finger over a macaron. If it feels dry, you’re ready to go. If not, give it another 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 300F. Bake for 9-11 minutes, one baking sheet at a time. Let cool completely before filling.

For the filling:
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
12 Tbs butter, at room temperature
1/8 tsp peppermint extra

For garnish:
crushed candy canes

Whisk together egg whites, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Set bowl over a small pot of simmering water and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves. You know it’s ready with the you cannot feel the sugar when you rub a small amount of mixture between your finger.

Transfer the bowl to the stand mixer and use the whisk attachment to beat the egg whites into stiff peaks, about 10 minutes. The bowl should be cool to the touch before you move on.

Switch over to the paddle attachment and set the mixer to medium speed. Add the butter one Tbs at a time, letting it incorporate before adding another piece. Turn the mixer up to medium-high speed and beat until the buttercream comes together. This will take a while, so don’t worry if it looks soupy or curdled at any point. I find that it helps (if it’s not cooperating) to briefly chill in the fridge for a few minutes and then remixing. Once the buttercream is smooth and together, add peppermint extract and mix on low speed until combined. Place buttercream into a piping bag and pipe a small circle onto one macaron shell. Top it with a similar sized shell and squeeze together carefully. Roll the macaron in candy cane pieces for garnish.

Recipe from Tartelette

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Are Vinyl Banners More Effective Than Digital Marketing?

As society becomes increasingly mobile outdoor advertising continues to be an effective part of a healthy marketing plan. Statistics show us that the average person spends more time away from their home than they do in it, with an average of 18 hours a week spent in a vehicle. Due to our commuter lifestyle, outdoor advertising remains a very powerful and inexpensive medium for reaching and targeting a mass audience.

Banners can be used to effectively:

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