Lifestyle Tips
The freelance lifestyle has a lot going for it. In this collection of posts we show you how to make the most of freelancing, with tips on keeping yourself healthy, happy, and productive.
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5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity
5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity
Sep 17, 2022
Mornings are hard. Your morning routines (or lack thereof) can set the tone for your entire day, so it’s important to find a consistent set of activities to bring structure to those early hours. Having a morning routine leads to a multitude of benefits, such as reducing stress, boosting energy, and increasing productivity throughout the […]
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5 Tips for Writing Better To-Do Lists
5 Tips for Writing Better To-Do Lists
Sep 16, 2022
To-do lists can be a great organization and scheduling tool for freelance proofreaders and editors. But sometimes, the familiar to-do list can work against us; after all, what’s more overwhelming than a never-ending list of tasks and looming deadlines? That’s why, in this post, we’ll share our top five tips to make sure your to-do […]
7 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Screen Time
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Freelance Tips: 5 Tips to Help Reduce Stress When Proofreading
May 23, 2022
Freelance proofreading is a gratifying job, but that doesn’t mean it’s always stress-free. Working for yourself means you need the discipline to work while carefully managing your workload. But there are several ways to reduce stress when proofreading. 1. Set Up a Productive Workspace It’s hard to deliver your best work in an uncomfortable, cluttered […]
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Freelance Tips: 7 Things to Put in Your Home Office
May 18, 2022
Working as a freelance proofreader can mean spending a lot of time in your home office. It’s important that your space offers everything you need to work efficiently, healthily, and happily. So, if you’re itching to follow up on your new year’s resolutions (or just fancy changing up your workspace), here are seven things you […]
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How to Become a Proofreader
Dec 12, 2021
So you want to become a proofreader? That’s great! You’ve come to the right place. We’ve helped thousands on their journey to become freelance proofreaders, and we’ve got all the advice you need to get started. Our top five tips for becoming a proofreader are to: Polish your understanding of English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. […]
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How to Proofread: 5 Tips to Help You Proofread Well
Dec 04, 2021
Being a freelance proofreader has many benefits, but it’s not easy. You can know all about spelling, grammar, punctuation, referencing styles, and so on, but that doesn’t necessarily make you a good proofreader. That’s why sometimes it can be useful to rethink your processes to help you work better. In this post, we’ll introduce five […]
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Why Proofreading Is a Great Work from Home Job
Dec 02, 2021
With many choosing to work remotely even as offices reopen, it’s clear people are becoming increasingly aware of what freelance proofreaders have known for years: how great working from home can be! For example, working remotely means you can: Balance work with your lifestyle with flexible working hours. Vary where you work, whether that’s around […]
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Freelance Tips: 5 Meal-Planning Tips for Freelancers
Nov 27, 2021
When you’re overwhelmed with deadlines and documents, a good meal plan can be a lifesaver for freelance proofreaders. That’s because having a meal ready saves you time and hassle, so you can keep focused. In this post, we’ve got five meal planning tips to help: Find a plan that suits your needs. Plan your grocery […]
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What Is Scope Creep in Proofreading? (And How to Avoid It)
What Is Scope Creep in Proofreading? (And How to Avoid It)
Nov 13, 2021
As a proofreader, have you ever been caught up in endless rounds of reviews? Or has a client added more services to a job without reassessing the fee they originally agreed to pay you? If the answer is yes, your freelancing services have been subject to scope creep. Keep reading to know more about what […]
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5 Tips to Help You Switch Off from Work
5 Tips to Help You Switch Off from Work
Nov 06, 2021
A growing workload and the pressure of keeping clients happy can have freelance proofreaders working overtime to keep on top of things. But no matter how busy you might feel, you should always switch off from work when it’s time to. We know that can be easier said than done, so we’ve come up with […]