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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    Professional Tips: Online Freelance Marketplaces

    Professional Tips: Online Freelance Marketplaces

    Sep 13, 2020

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Software and Tools
    • Freelance Tips

    If you’re looking for proofreading work, you might want to sign up to some online freelance marketplaces. But what do these involve? And how do they work? Let us explain the basics. What Are Online Freelance Marketplaces? Online marketplaces are everywhere these days. And if you’ve ever bought from a trader on Amazon or eBay, […]

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    How to Find Proofreading Jobs Online

    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?

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    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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    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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    Professional Tips: Online Freelance Marketplaces

    Sep 13, 2020

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Software and Tools
    • Freelance Tips

    If you’re looking for proofreading work, you might want to sign up to some online freelance marketplaces. But what do these involve? And how do they work? Let us explain the basics. What Are Online Freelance Marketplaces? Online marketplaces are everywhere these days. And if you’ve ever bought from a trader on Amazon or eBay, […]

    Read more
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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! 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 […]

    Read more
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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

    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 […]

    Read more
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    5 Tips on How to Find Work as a Proofreader

    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 […]

    Read more