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The Best Social Media Management Apps for Freelancers
The Best Social Media Management Apps for Freelancers
Jul 24, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, maintaining a social media presence by regularly posting content is a great way to reach potential clients and grow your business. We’ve already covered our top tips for using social media. But what should you do when you’re too busy to keep up with your online presence in real time? In […]
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Proofreading Tips: How to Annotate a PDF
Proofreading Tips: How to Annotate a PDF
Jul 22, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you may be asked to proofread a PDF at some point. And if you’re used to the tools in Microsoft Word, the process for marking up a different type of document can seem daunting. Once you get the hang of it, though, proofreading a PDF is simple. In this post, we’ll […]
Dos and Don’ts for New Proofreaders
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A Guide to Referencing and Religious Texts
Jul 17, 2021
Religious texts, whether published as books or accessed online, often play by different rules when it comes to referencing. So, as a proofreader, you’ll need to pay particular attention to referencing if your client is citing the Bible, the Quran, or any other sacred text. Here, we set out the rules for citing religious texts […]
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5 Tips to Get Rid of Distractions When Working Remotely
Jul 15, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you can work almost anywhere. But whether you’re working at home or on the go, you’ll need to make sure you can focus. In this post, then, we’ll offer some helpful advice on how to get rid of distractions when working remotely 1. Think About Where You Will Work Where you […]
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Proofreading Tips: Abbreviations in AP Style
Jul 11, 2021
AP style is commonly used by journalists, marketers, and PR specialists, whose writing often includes abbreviations. So, if you’re proofreading a document that uses AP style, you’ll need to know how abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms should be presented. With that in mind, then, this guide covers how abbreviations should be used in AP style. Becoming […]
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5 Tips on How to Cold Email Potential Clients
Jul 10, 2021
Do you have a list of clients you’d like to work with? If you’re wondering how to approach them, cold email is one way freelance proofreaders can reach out to (and win) new clients. In this post, we’ll show you how to: Write a subject line that catches the eye of prospective clients. Address […]
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Editing Tips: What to Do with Variant Spellings
Jul 08, 2021
If you want to pursue a career in proofreading, sooner or later you will encounter words that have variant spellings . In this post, then, we’re going to look at some common types of variant spellings and how to proofread them. Becoming A Proofreader If you would like to brush up on the basics of […]
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5 Tips on Using Social Media as a Freelancer
Jul 04, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, a strong social media presence can help you promote your services and find new clients. In this post, we have a few tips on using social media as a freelancer: Choose social media platforms based on your target audience. Create an informative and professional-looking profile. Post regularly and use social media […]
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Editing Tips: Fact-Checking Fiction
Editing Tips: Fact-Checking Fiction
Jul 03, 2021
Fiction is all about the suspension of disbelief, and factual errors can be distracting. Thus, when editing or proofreading a novel, you might need to raise issues of factual accuracy for your client, especially when a work of fiction is set in the real world. In this post, then, we set out some tips on […]
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Proofreading Tips: Punctuation in MHRA Style
Proofreading Tips: Punctuation in MHRA Style
Jul 01, 2021
The MHRA Style Guide is often used in the humanities, especially in the UK. But what does a proofreader need to know when working on a document that follows this style? In this post, we will look at the rules for punctuation in MHRA style, including: General guidelines about the overall punctuation conventions in MHRA […]
