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Substantive vs. Mechanical Editing: What You Need to Know
Substantive vs. Mechanical Editing: What You Need to Know
Published Feb 24, 2020
Last Updated Mar 14, 2025What does editing involve? Well, that all depends on the type of editing and who you ask. But to keep things simple, we’ll focus on two main categories: Substantive Editing (The Big Picture) – Focuses on the document as a whole, not the small details. It may involve making major changes to a text, including […]
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5 Brilliant Benefits of Freelance Life
5 Brilliant Benefits of Freelance Life
Published Feb 20, 2020
Last Updated Jun 19, 2024Freelancing isn’t always easy. You have to manage your own workload. Sometimes you’ll have to chase up clients for payment. But it has advantages, too. So if you’re not sure whether freelance proofreading is for you, check out our top five benefits of freelance life. 1. Enjoy Flexible Hours On the subject of conventional working […]
Style Guides for Proofreading and Editing
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Copy Editing vs. Proofreading: What You Need to Know
Published Feb 06, 2020
Last Updated Mar 25, 2025Copy editing and proofreading are both types of editing that take place toward the end of the writing process to get a text ready for publication. But while these terms are often used interchangeably, they aren’t quite the same thing. To make matters even more confusing, many freelance editors offer a blend of both services. […]
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How to Manage Your Workload as a Freelancer
Published Feb 03, 2020
Last Updated Jun 02, 2025Freelancing can be a rewarding career path – you get the freedom to set your own schedule, choose your projects, and work from anywhere. But it can also be challenging, especially when you’re juggling multiple clients and facing tight deadlines. How do you stay on top of your workload without sacrificing the quality of your […]
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Substantive vs. Mechanical Editing: What You Need to Know
Published Feb 24, 2020
Last Updated Mar 14, 2025What does editing involve? Well, that all depends on the type of editing and who you ask. But to keep things simple, we’ll focus on two main categories: Substantive Editing (The Big Picture) – Focuses on the document as a whole, not the small details. It may involve making major changes to a text, including […]
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5 Brilliant Benefits of Freelance Life
Published Feb 20, 2020
Last Updated Jun 19, 2024Freelancing isn’t always easy. You have to manage your own workload. Sometimes you’ll have to chase up clients for payment. But it has advantages, too. So if you’re not sure whether freelance proofreading is for you, check out our top five benefits of freelance life. 1. Enjoy Flexible Hours On the subject of conventional working […]
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Style Guides for Proofreading and Editing
Published Feb 10, 2020
Last Updated May 27, 2025Style guides are crucial for proofreading and editing. As a freelancer, you may come to depend on them quite heavily! After all, a good style guide will tell you everything you need to know to edit a document, from spelling preferences to favored citation style. But which style guides do you need? And where can […]
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Copy Editing vs. Proofreading: What You Need to Know
Copy Editing vs. Proofreading: What You Need to Know
Published Feb 06, 2020
Last Updated Mar 25, 2025Copy editing and proofreading are both types of editing that take place toward the end of the writing process to get a text ready for publication. But while these terms are often used interchangeably, they aren’t quite the same thing. To make matters even more confusing, many freelance editors offer a blend of both services. […]
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How to Manage Your Workload as a Freelancer
How to Manage Your Workload as a Freelancer
Published Feb 03, 2020
Last Updated Jun 02, 2025Freelancing can be a rewarding career path – you get the freedom to set your own schedule, choose your projects, and work from anywhere. But it can also be challenging, especially when you’re juggling multiple clients and facing tight deadlines. How do you stay on top of your workload without sacrificing the quality of your […]
