Business Tips

Freelance Tips: 5 Tips on Working from Home

May 07, 2020

As a freelance proofreader, you may worry about working from home, especially if you’re used to a communal office environment. But there are some simple things you can do to boost productivity when working from home. Check out our tips below to find out more. 1. Have a Routine for Working from Home One advantage […]

How to Manage Your Workload as a Freelancer

Feb 03, 2020

Working as a freelance proofreader can be tricky. And one of the biggest challenges is managing your workload, especially when you have several clients at once. However, if you follow our advice, you should be able to stay in control. Have a Plan To manage your workload effectively, you need a plan. And this works […]

5 Tips on How to Find Work as a Proofreader

Jan 09, 2020

Working as a proofreader can be very rewarding. But finding that work in the first place can seem tricky, especially if you’re just starting out. You don’t have to do this alone, though! We’ve got five top tips on how to find work as a proofreader when you’re new to the editing world: Look for […]

Dealing with Difficult Proofreading Situations

May 30, 2018

As with any career, some editing tasks will be more difficult than others. However, there is a line (sometimes a fine one) between difficult and unacceptable. What do you do when a client makes an unreasonable request? How can you deal with situations in which clients treat you poorly? In today’s blog post, we offer […]

Working for a Company vs. Working Solo

Mar 29, 2018

As with many careers, there is no one prescribed route for becoming a proofreader. You might begin by proofreading for friends and then start your own company, or you might find yourself proofreading as part of your job and take those transferrable skills to the bank. Broadly, though, there are two paths: working for a […]