Finding Work

An archive of posts about finding work as a freelance proofreader. Whatever your level of experience with proofreading, we've got tips to help you track down your next job or freelance gig.

  • 5 Tips for Designing a Freelance Proofreading Website

    5 Tips for Designing a Freelance Proofreading Website

    Nov 12, 2020

    • Business Tips
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    As a freelance proofreader, having a website is a great way to promote your services. But how do you create a freelance proofreading website? Our top tips include: Don’t Sweat the Technical Stuff – Making a website is much easier than it used to be, so you don’t need any special training to get started. […]

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  • 5 Tips for Starting a Career in Proofreading with No Experience

    5 Tips for Starting a Career in Proofreading 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! You can start on your path to working as a proofreader with no experience whatsoever. All you need to do is: Research what a proofreader does and brush up on your core […]

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Professional Tips: Online Freelance Marketplaces

  • 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! We have five suggestions to share: Sign up to work for a proofreading agency. Check job listing sites and freelancing marketplaces. Contact potential clients directly to offer your services. Build a strong […]

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  • 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

    Mar 19, 2020

    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Professional
    • 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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  • 5 Tips on How to Find Work as a Proofreader

    Jan 09, 2020

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

    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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  • 5 Tips for Designing a Freelance Proofreading Website

    5 Tips for Designing a Freelance Proofreading Website

    Nov 12, 2020

    • Business Tips
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips

    As a freelance proofreader, having a website is a great way to promote your services. But how do you create a freelance proofreading website? Our top tips include: Don’t Sweat the Technical Stuff – Making a website is much easier than it used to be, so you don’t need any special training to get started. […]

    Read more
  • 5 Tips for Starting a Career in Proofreading with No Experience

    5 Tips for Starting a Career in Proofreading 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! You can start on your path to working as a proofreader with no experience whatsoever. All you need to do is: Research what a proofreader does and brush up on your core […]

    Read more