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  • 5 Study Tips from Becoming A Proofreader Graduates

    Jun 02, 2023

    • Proofreading and Editing Tips

    Are you about to start our Becoming a Proofreader course? If the answer is yes, congratulations! You’ve taken the first step on your journey towards a flexible, rewarding new career as a freelance proofreader. Learning a new skill can be daunting. If you don’t pick it up straight away or realize you have more to […]

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  • What Is Decision Fatigue? (And How to Avoid It)

    May 31, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips

    If you’ve never heard the term before, you may be wondering: What is decision fatigue? And have I ever experienced it? Well, if you’ve ever felt mentally exhausted after a long day and stressed out by the prospect of choosing between two or more things (however simple), you may be experiencing decision fatigue. In this […]

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  • Backslash vs. Forward Slash: What’s the Difference?

    May 29, 2023

    • Proofreading and Editing Tips
    • Punctuation

    If you look down at your keyboard, you’ll notice that there are two types of slashes: the backslash (\) and the forward slash (/). But do you know the difference between them, and when to use each one? If not, don’t worry! In this blog post, we’ll explain: What is a Backslash? The backslash is […]

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  • 5 Tips for Starting a Career in Editing with No Experience

    Jan 04, 2023

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    If you’re thinking of starting a career in editing, don’t let lack of experience put you off. All you need to launch your new career is an interest in the English language and a desire to learn. With that in mind, we’ve got 5 tips to help get you on track to becoming an editor: […]

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  • Copy Editing vs. Proofreading: What’s the Difference? (With Examples)

    Dec 07, 2022

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading and Editing Tips

    Copy editing and proofreading are both types of editing that take place toward the end of the publishing process. But while the two terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different tasks. In this post, we break down the differences between copy editing and proofreading and show you how these different types of editing […]

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  • 5 Tips for Starting a Career in Proofreading with No Experience

    Oct 25, 2020

    • Freelance Tips
    • Professional
    • Proofreading and Editing Tips
    • Skills and Experience

    Thinking about a career as a freelance proofreader? Worried you don’t have the right training or background? If so, we have good news! You can start on your path to working as a proofreader with no experience whatsoever. All you need to do is: Research what a proofreader does and brush up on your core […]

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