With the deadline for the upcoming anthology looming, we thought it would be a great idea for you to meet the dedicated team that does the final proof reads on stories! 

Thank you @Valkyrie for putting this together for us! 

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The anthology proof team works hard prior to the release of each anthology to ensure stories meet basic editing criteria and follow GA guidelines.  Proofreading requires a meticulous eye for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and correct word usage.  We’re all human, so even the cleanest writers and most fastidious editors make mistakes.  The proof team reviews each submission for such mistakes in the areas outlined above.  
While editing a story is a more in-depth process, good proofreading can be an equally time-consuming task, requiring just as much skill and knowledge.  Members of the proof team volunteer their time to look over story submissions with an eagle eye, which can be a rather lengthy process, depending on how long the story is.  The proof team is not designed to take the place of a writer’s editor, but rather supplement the editing process by catching anything the original editor and author may have missed. 

Since the proof team works mainly behind the scenes, I thought it would be nice to bring them into the spotlight.  

Parker Owens – Signature Author and proof team member:  Parker Owens joined the proof team several years ago and brings his teacher’s red pen with him as he completes proofs.  A prolific poet, Parker brings a unique blend of math, science, and romance to his writing in a style distinctly his own.  Parker also edits for GA members, in between grading papers.  

Rec – Classic Author and proof team member:  rec has been a member of the proof team for many years, bringing an almost encyclopedic knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules.  Rec has been a member of GA since 2006 and written several popular stories, in addition to taking on the role of editor for GA members.  

Valkyrie – Signature Author and Proof Team Leader:  Valkyrie has been a member of the proof team since 2014 and leader of the proof team for the past several years.  In addition to completing proofs herself, she also coordinates the team and pairs proofreaders with authors who submit stories to the anthology.  Valkyrie has a Masters degree in a language-related field and has always had a penchant for technical writing.  She edits on a regular basis, in addition to her own writing and volunteer duties for the GA proof team and author promotion team.  She recently completed her twenty-seventh anthology story.

It’s been my pleasure to work with rec and Parker to ensure the anthologies are the best they can be.  I’d like to extend a huge thank you to both of them and to all past proof team members for their hard work and dedication to GA.  If anyone is interested in joining the Proof Team, please contact Valkyrie or Renee Stevens.