Clients
Explore our collection of articles offering essential advice for freelancers on working with clients. From defining clear briefs to requesting impactful testimonials, these posts provide practical guidance to help you build strong relationships, deliver exceptional service, and grow your freelance business with confidence.
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Freelance Proofreading Tips: 5 Types of Client
Freelance Proofreading Tips: 5 Types of Client
Mar 09, 2020
One of the joys of freelance proofreading and editing is the variety it offers. Every client is a little bit different, each with their own requirements and posing their own challenges. But there are some types of client you’ll encounter more often than others, including: Students, academics, and researchers Business clients Authors and publishers Private […]
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5 Top Tips for Giving Great Feedback on a Document
5 Top Tips for Giving Great Feedback on a Document
Jan 23, 2020
Knowadays is about more than just grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It’s about how you can help clients produce excellent writing, which often involves leaving feedback. But how should you comment on a document you’re editing? Let’s find out.
5 Tips on How to Find Work as a Proofreader
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Dealing with Difficult Proofreading Situations
May 30, 2018
As with any career, some editing tasks will be more difficult than others. However, there is a line (sometimes a fine one) between difficult and unacceptable. What do you do when a client makes an unreasonable request? How can you deal with situations in which clients treat you poorly? In today’s blog post, we offer […]
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How to Lose Work and Irritate People
Jan 30, 2018
Here at Knowadays, we’ve seen the full spectrum of proofreaders from the worst to the best, but so far our blog has been heavily weighted in favour of the good ones. Today, though, we’ve decided to rectify that with our guide to being the absolute worst. So if you want to lose work and irritate […]
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Freelance Proofreading Tips: 5 Types of Client
Mar 09, 2020
One of the joys of freelance proofreading and editing is the variety it offers. Every client is a little bit different, each with their own requirements and posing their own challenges. But there are some types of client you’ll encounter more often than others, including: Students, academics, and researchers Business clients Authors and publishers Private […]
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5 Top Tips for Giving Great Feedback on a Document
Jan 23, 2020
Knowadays is about more than just grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It’s about how you can help clients produce excellent writing, which often involves leaving feedback. But how should you comment on a document you’re editing? Let’s find out.
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5 Tips on How to Find Work as a Proofreader
Jan 09, 2020
Working as a proofreader can be very rewarding. But finding that work in the first place can seem tricky, especially if you’re just starting out. You don’t have to do this alone, though! We’ve got five top tips on how to find work as a proofreader when you’re new to the editing world: Look for […]
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Dealing with Difficult Proofreading Situations
Dealing with Difficult Proofreading Situations
May 30, 2018
As with any career, some editing tasks will be more difficult than others. However, there is a line (sometimes a fine one) between difficult and unacceptable. What do you do when a client makes an unreasonable request? How can you deal with situations in which clients treat you poorly? In today’s blog post, we offer […]
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How to Lose Work and Irritate People
How to Lose Work and Irritate People
Jan 30, 2018
Here at Knowadays, we’ve seen the full spectrum of proofreaders from the worst to the best, but so far our blog has been heavily weighted in favour of the good ones. Today, though, we’ve decided to rectify that with our guide to being the absolute worst. So if you want to lose work and irritate […]
