Accuracy

I've been writing a book for the past few years. It's a complicated book about a disease dogs suffer from called canine distemper.

Experts and professionals who have been involved in this story have been reviewing the manuscript to make sure it is fair and accurate. One professor sent me back his comments and corrected me about his job title.

After I sent my thanks in reply, what I wrote seemed to apply in so many other situations in life:

"Thanks for correcting the mistake on your title. It's important to get the facts straight. I'm an old fashioned newspaper reporter, and to me credibility flows from getting the small details right. If you don't get the small details right, how can someone trust you with anything bigger?"