Finding Work

Looking for advice on finding freelance work? This part of our blog is packed with practical guidance on job hunting. Find out how to perfect your resume and portfolio, master the art of networking, promote your services using social media, and more.

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    Should You Ever Turn Down Work as a Freelancer?

    Should You Ever Turn Down Work as a Freelancer?

    Oct 07, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    As a freelance proofreader, turning down work can seem really difficult. Not only are you reducing your potential earnings, but you’re turning away clients you’ve worked hard to reach. But you should never feel pressured into taking on work. After all, isn’t freedom the whole point of freelancing? We think it is. So if you’re […]

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    How to Gain Experience as a New Proofreader

    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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How to Create a Proofreading Resume as a New Proofreader

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    How to Create a Proofreading Portfolio for Your Website

    Sep 02, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills And Experience

    If you’re a freelance proofreader, creating a strong portfolio is a great way to document your previous experience, thus showing potential clients that you know what you’re doing. A proofreading portfolio will consist of a selection, either comprehensive or selective, of works you have previously proofread. But how should you put one together? In this […]

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    5 Tips on How to Cold Email Potential Clients

    Jul 10, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    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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    5 Tips on Using Social Media as a Freelancer

    Jul 04, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    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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    Dos and Don'ts for Editing Client Testimonials

    Jun 19, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Adding client testimonials on your website or social media is a great way to showcase the successes you’ve had on previous proofreading jobs. But can you make edits to client feedback before using it as a testimonial? And if so, what can you change? What Can You Do When Editing Testimonials? As a proofreader, you […]

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    5 Tips to Start a Proofreading Career with No Experience

    Oct 25, 2020

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

    Thinking about a career as a freelance proofreader? Worried you don’t have the right training or background? If so, we have good news! It’s possible to start a proofreading career with no experience whatsoever. All you need to do is: Read on below to find out why freelance proofreading is a perfect entry-level job, even […]

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    How to Find Proofreading Jobs Online

    Sep 03, 2020

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer

    You’ve decided to work as a freelance proofreader – but have you thought about how to find proofreading jobs online? If not, don’t worry! Whether you’re new to proofreading or you already have some experience, there are plenty of opportunities and ways to find freelance work.  In this guide, you’ll learn about nine tried-and-true methods […]

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    Freelance Tips: Should You Offer a Free Sample Edit?

    Freelance Tips: Should You Offer a Free Sample Edit?

    May 28, 2020

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    Some freelance proofreaders offer new clients a free sample edit. This means checking part of a document for free so a client can see your work before committing to paying. But is this a good idea? And if so, how should you approach offering a free sample edit? Why Do Some Proofreaders Offer a Free […]

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    Freelance Proofreading Tips: The Client’s Brief

    Freelance Proofreading Tips: The Client’s Brief

    Mar 19, 2020

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Proofreading Tips

    As a freelance proofreader and editor, your work may range from making major changes to a document to fixing typos and other minor errors. And this variability is why you need to agree on a clear brief with each client. But what is a brief? And what might it cover? Understanding the Client’s Brief In […]

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