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    5 Tips for Proofreading Different English Dialects

    5 Tips for Proofreading Different English Dialects

    Nov 29, 2020

    • Common Errors
    • Dialects
    • Other Errors
    • Proofreading Tips

    One benefit of freelance proofreading is that you can work with clients all around the world. But this may mean you encounter English dialects that differ from the one you know best. And while this can pose challenges for proofreaders, we have a few tips that can help: Set the language preferences in your word […]

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    5 Reasons Proofreading Is a Great Job for Seniors

    5 Reasons Proofreading Is a Great Job for Seniors

    Nov 26, 2020

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Lifestyle Tips

    Are you recently retired – or nearing retirement – and looking for a flexible, enjoyable way to earn extra income? Proofreading is a popular option for seniors and retirees who want to keep their minds active, supplement their pensions, and enjoy the freedom of setting their own schedules. In this post, we explore five reasons […]

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    5 Tips for Avoiding Burnout as a Proofreader

    Nov 19, 2020

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Wellbeing
    • Working From Home

    Being a freelance proofreader means you can set your own schedule and work wherever you want. But this can also make it easier to experience work-related burnout. So, what can you do to stay productive and healthy? We have five tips that can help: Set boundaries to make sure work doesn’t creep into other areas […]

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    Plagiarism and Copyright in Creative Writing

    Nov 15, 2020

    • Creative Writing
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Style

    Plagiarism in creative writing is harder to identify than, say, academic plagiarism. Despite this, proofreaders may want to look out for potential plagiarism and copyright issues in creative writing. To help you navigate these muddy waters, we’ve prepared a quick guide to the basics. What Is Plagiarism in Creative Writing? It is hard to define […]

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    5 Easy-to-Miss Quotation Mark Errors

    Nov 08, 2020

    • Common Errors
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Punctuation

    Among other things, a good proofreader will check documents for proper use of quotes and quotation marks. However, there are many easy-to-miss quotation mark errors, including 4. Smart Quotes vs. Straight Quotes In typography, quotation marks come in two styles: Smart (or curly) quote marks – These are standard in most writing now, and most […]

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    A Quick Guide to Numbers in MLA Style

    Nov 05, 2020

    • Academic Writing
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Referencing and Citations
    • Style

    Your client might not know all the details of MLA style. As an academic proofreader, then, your work may involve checking that documents follow MLA conventions. Thus, in this post, we’re looking at how to present numbers in academic writing according to MLA style. Numbers in MLA: Numerals or Words? MLA style sets out two […]

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    5 Tips for Proofreading Different English Dialects

    5 Tips for Proofreading Different English Dialects

    Nov 29, 2020

    • Common Errors
    • Dialects
    • Other Errors
    • Proofreading Tips

    One benefit of freelance proofreading is that you can work with clients all around the world. But this may mean you encounter English dialects that differ from the one you know best. And while this can pose challenges for proofreaders, we have a few tips that can help: Set the language preferences in your word […]

    Read more
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    5 Reasons Proofreading Is a Great Job for Seniors

    5 Reasons Proofreading Is a Great Job for Seniors

    Nov 26, 2020

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Lifestyle Tips

    Are you recently retired – or nearing retirement – and looking for a flexible, enjoyable way to earn extra income? Proofreading is a popular option for seniors and retirees who want to keep their minds active, supplement their pensions, and enjoy the freedom of setting their own schedules. In this post, we explore five reasons […]

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