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    When Should You Raise Your Rates as a Freelance Proofreader?

    When Should You Raise Your Rates as a Freelance Proofreader?

    Sep 30, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    Freelance proofreading allows you to choose when to give yourself a pay rise. But raising your freelance rates can seem intimidating. You work hard to keep your clients happy and risk losing them if you raise your rates unexpectedly. In this post, we’ll cover when you should raise your rates as a freelance proofreader, and […]

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    State Abbreviations in AP Style

    State Abbreviations in AP Style

    Sep 26, 2021

    • Business Writing
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Style

    The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook is, at its core, a guide for newspapers and other media publications. However, it has become a popular style guide for professional or corporate writing across various industries, with many businesses following AP style for their blog articles and web content. So, if you’re proofreading for clients in the US, […]

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    Proofreading Tips: What to Do With Comma Splices

    Sep 23, 2021

    • Common Errors
    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Punctuation

    A good proofreader will know how to spot and correct common punctuation errors. One of the most common of these is the comma splice. But what exactly are comma splices, and how can you fix them? Read on to find out more. What Are Comma Splices? A comma splice is what happens when two independent […]

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    How to Write a Freelance Business Plan for Your Proofreading Business

    Sep 19, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    Becoming a freelance proofreader can bring many joys to your daily life, including the freedom to choose your own working hours and pay. However, a freelance career is not exempt from challenges like coming up with a business plan. And yes, you should consider writing a freelance business plan if you’re a proofreader! In this […]

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    How to Gain Experience as a New Proofreader

    Sep 18, 2021

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    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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    5 Ways to Grow Your Freelance Proofreading Business

    Sep 12, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips

    Becoming a freelance proofreader involves more than just understanding the intricacies of the English language. You’ll also need to learn how to win clients and grow your business. But what are the best ways to do this? Our five tips to help you grow your freelance proofreading business include: Planning your time with steps toward […]

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    A Freelancer's Guide to Google Workspace

    Sep 11, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Freelance Software and Tools
    • Freelance Tips

    As a modern freelance proofreader, you’ll likely do most of your work online. You might have already set up a website. But if you’re thinking about how you can files, meetings, and emails, you might be considering Google Workspace. With tools like Gmail for Business, Google Workspace can improve your productivity and make collaborative projects […]

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    How to Create a Proofreading Resume as a New Proofreader

    Sep 09, 2021

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    If you’re looking for proofreading jobs, you’ll need an appropriate resume (usually 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 […]

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    5 Tips for Handling Your First Proofreading Job

    5 Tips for Handling Your First Proofreading Job

    Sep 05, 2021

    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    If you’re a new or aspiring proofreader, you’re probably wondering how you’ll tackle your first proofreading job. In this post, we’ll show you how to succeed at your first freelance gig by: Making sure to define, and then stick to, your client’s brief. Having confidence in your skills as a proofreader. Using checklists to help […]

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    What to Include in a Freelance Proofreading Contract

    What to Include in a Freelance Proofreading Contract

    Sep 04, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips

    As a freelance proofreader, you’re responsible for deciding on the terms of your work before starting a project with a client. Getting these terms down in writing, in the form of a freelance contract, is a time investment that can prevent serious headaches down the road. In this post, then, we’ll cover some of the […]

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