Top proofreading tips: author queries

Dealing with material upon initial analysis and processing author queries is one of the most subtle and personal skills a proofreader must master. It is essential to get this part of a proofreading job right in order to continue successfully, yet many proofreaders struggle to know how and when to approach an author with queries where material makes no sense. We outline the top tips and techniques for dealing with any author queries that may arise.