Skills and Experience
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7 Essential Skills for Proofreading and Editing
7 Essential Skills for Proofreading and Editing
Nov 11, 2022
While you don’t need a specific degree to launch a successful proofreading and editing business, you do need certain skills. Proofreading and editing are distinct services, but lots of freelancers offer both, and they require many of the same skills. If you’re motivated to learn, you can build the skills you need to get started. […]
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7 Tips for Effective Video Calls with Clients
7 Tips for Effective Video Calls with Clients
Oct 26, 2022
Freelancers often work remotely, meaning you may end up having a lot of video calls with clients. In this post, we’ll share some tips for video call etiquette that’ll ensure you look and sound your best every time. 1. Dress Professionally It can be tempting to dress casually when working from home. But remember, the […]
7 Tips for Effective Online Learning
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What Are the Benefits of Online Learning?
Oct 12, 2022
Online learning, also called elearning, is a type of distance learning that takes place over the internet. In the last few years, the options for learning online have grown to include courses, webinars, and virtual training on just about any subject from proofreading and editing to embroidery. In this post, we look at seven benefits […]
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A Guide to Continuing Professional Development for Freelancers
Aug 13, 2022
As a freelance proofreader or editor, taking part in continuing professional development will help you gain and maintain the skills you need to thrive. But working on your own can make this difficult, as you won’t have company training resources. Luckily, there are ways to take your professional development into your own hands. In this […]
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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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How to Quit Your Job and Become a Freelance Proofreader
Oct 09, 2021
Do you find yourself longing for a better work-life balance? Craving more flexibility? If this sounds like you, freelance proofreading might be the answer. But as satisfying a career as freelance proofreading can be, it’s not something you should dive into unprepared. This is especially true if you’re currently working a more traditional 9 to […]
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Freelance Tips: How to Gain Experience as a New Proofreader
Freelance Tips: How to Gain Experience as a New Proofreader
Sep 18, 2021
It can be hard to get experience as a new proofreader. With many companies requesting former experience for full-time proofreaders, and some clients not wanting to take the risk of hiring someone with no experience, it can seem impossible to get your foot in the door. But becoming a freelance proofreader needn’t be so difficult. […]
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How to Create a Proofreading Resume as a New Proofreader
How to Create a Proofreading Resume as a New Proofreader
Sep 09, 2021
If you’re looking for proofreading jobs, you’ll need an appropriate resume (also referred to as a CV in UK English). But what if you’re a new proofreader with little or no work experience? In this post, we’ll share some tips on how to create a proofreading resume or CV that will help you stand out […]