Below is a list of common mistakes you'll encounter while proofreading. Don’t be discouraged by how many there are or if you’re unfamiliar with some of them. The good news is that your brain often knows more than you think—simply reading a card three times will help you catch most errors. If something sounds off when you read it aloud, there’s probably a mistake.

This list is meant to serve as a reference when something doesn’t sound right but you’re not sure why. You're not expected to catch every single mistake—no one is! That’s why we review the cards multiple times.

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• Look for errors, fix the errors.
• Don’t change the author's intent.
• If unsure google it or don’t touch it.
  
  

1. First read – Look for misspelled or missing words, along with punctuation mistakes.
2. Second read – Read it aloud. If it sounds off or funny, there’s likely something wrong.
3. Final read – Do a last check to catch any new typos or anything else you may have missed.

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• #embed is used on standalone timestamps not in a paragraph.
  [Name of timestamp](#embed:https://www.youtube.com/)
• #edge is used for redirects to relationship cards.
  (see [Gonathon-Jyon: King Killer](#edge:gigi-ame))
• #node is used to redirect to a character card.
  (see [Fia](#node:fia))
• #text is used for journal entries.
  [Hot Pink One's Day 7 Journal](#text:irys-journal-c2d7)

⚠️ Always use the official names from the provided list.

If you're ever unsure about a detail, consult the card's writer or review the stream directly.** Do not alter** any information unless you're completely certain it's incorrect. What may appear to be a mistake could simply reflect a different point of view.** Avoid rushing to fix perceived inaccuracies**—narrative consistency often depends on understanding multiple perspectives.

Lines that are only timestamps do not need punctuation unless it is a ? or !. Can add commas as long as it is not a direct quote from a talent.

Sentence fragments are allowed if they add to tone or if they fit the writer's intent.
Example: ” But this time, it would be grander. Better. More delicious food. More divorce services.”

Redundant phrases and Unnecessary Intensifiers or Qualifiers can be allowed for emphasis purposes.

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They will make up errors so they have something to say, or they will be expecting formal writing when the cards are a mix of formal and informal. They will also not understand context and therefore get rid of words or phrases that are needed for emphasis or specific to the subject matter.

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Definition: It's either past or present tense.
Example: Mococo kills HPO’s baby.
Fix: Mococo killed HPO’s baby.

Definition: Incorrect or awkward use of conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, because).
Example: Modan wanted to leave but she stayed to help.
Fix: Modan wanted to leave, but she stayed to help.

Definition: “a” “an” “the” you have to use them, sometimes they’re used too often, sometimes it's the wrong one.
Example: The Hot Pink One adopted pink cat from shelter.
Fix: The Hot Pink One adopted a pink cat from the shelter.

Definition: Joining two independent clauses with only a comma.
Example: Gonathan started crying, it was raining.
Fix: Gonathon started crying. It was raining. OR Gonathon started crying, and it was raining.

Definition: Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
Example: Immerkind loves drowning she does it every day.
Fix: Immerkind loves drowning, and she does it every day.

Definition: Sentence missing a subject, verb or a complete thought.
Example: Because she was late.
Fix: The dungeon was delayed because she was late.

Definition: The subject and verb do not agree in number.
Example: The wolves howls loudly.
Fix: The wolves howl loudly. OR The wolf howls loudly.

Definition: Using the wrong preposition or none when one is needed.
Example: Mococo is good in math.
Fix: Mococo is good at math.

Definition: Misuse or omission of punctuation marks.
Example: Lets eat Ina!
Fix: Let's eat, Ina!

Definition: Incorrectly capitalizing or failing to capitalize words.
Example: my Cousin speaks german.
Fix: My cousin speaks german.

Definition: Using more words than necessary or repeating the same idea. The word “own” is a prime offender, you have to judge whether it is necessary for emphasis.
Example: Tam returned back to the dungeon.
Fix: Tam returned to the dungeon.

Definition: Misspelling of names whether it be people, places, or groups.
Example: Rao, Mordon
Fix: Roa, Mordan

Definition: Incorrect spelling of any word.
Example: Revelition, Huszah
Fix: Revelation, Huzzah

Definition: Writing that is confusing, vague, or overly complex.
Example: The thing that he did was something that mattered in a way.
Fix: What he did was important.

Definition: Failing to correctly punctuate or cite quoted text.
Example: She said "I'll be there soon".
Fix: She said, "I'll be there soon."

Definition: Overusing words like very, really, just, actually, quite, etc.
Example: Peasant the Bae was really very tired and actually just wanted to sleep.
Fix: Peasant the Bae was exhausted and wanted to sleep.

Definition: A word, phrase, or clause placed awkwardly so it appears to modify the wrong word.
Example: She almost drove her kids to school every day.
Fix: She drove her kids to school almost every day.

Definition: A modifying phrase with no clear subject in the sentence.
Example: Liz gave a rousing speech to her horse, standing on the hill.
Fix: Standing on the hill, Liz gave a rousing speech to her horse.

Definition: Using extra spaces or not enough. Line spacing needs to be consistent.
Example:
Bae went to the store.
Biboo finished her work. Then she left.
Fix:
Bae went to the store.
Biboo finished her work. Then she left.

Definition: Missing or incorrect hyphen in compound words or modifiers.
Example: Shiori gave Gonathon a well written note.
Fix: Shiori gave Gonathon a well-written note.