Lifestyle Tips
The freelance lifestyle has a lot going for it. In this collection of posts we show you how to make the most of freelancing, with tips on keeping yourself healthy, happy, and productive.
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Freelance Tips: 5 Tips on Working from Home
Freelance Tips: 5 Tips on Working from Home
May 07, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you may worry about working from home, especially if you’re used to a communal office environment. But there are some simple things you can do to boost productivity when working from home. Check out our tips below to find out more. 1. Have a Routine for Working from Home One advantage […]
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Time-Tracking Tools for Freelancers
Time-Tracking Tools for Freelancers
Apr 02, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you may need to charge by the hour. But to do this, you’ll need to keep track of how long you work on each job. And rather than sitting at your laptop with a stopwatch, it makes sense to find a time-tracking app that can do this for you! In this […]
5 Brilliant Benefits of Freelance Life
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How to Manage Your Workload as a Freelancer
Feb 03, 2020
Working as a freelance proofreader can be tricky. And one of the biggest challenges is managing your workload, especially when you have several clients at once. However, if you follow our advice, you should be able to stay in control. Have a Plan To manage your workload effectively, you need a plan. And this works […]
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Christmas Shopping for Proofreaders
Nov 18, 2018
If you or a loved one works as a freelance proofreader, the holidays may well be more about dotting the Is than Morecambe and Wise. But even proofreaders deserve a treat this Christmas. So what gifts would make a professional word nerd happy this Yuletide? 1. A Room of One’s Own It’s impossible to pay […]
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4 Tips for Improving Your Work Performance
Jul 16, 2018
You probably want to be the best proofreader you can be. And if you’re doing or have already completed our Knowadays course, you’re on the right track! But expertise isn’t all you need to work effectively. You also need to be smart about how you work. Otherwise you risk delivering the wrong thing, running out […]
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Our Proofreading Christmas List
Dec 05, 2017
Here at Knowadays, we’re not tempted by the latest must-have gadgets, but we always get the latest version of Microsoft Word. We don’t crave luxury beauty products, either, but we do want every document we work on to look good. If we could ask Santa for a gift this Christmas, then, it would be something […]
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Freelance Tips: 5 Tips on Working from Home
Freelance Tips: 5 Tips on Working from Home
May 07, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you may worry about working from home, especially if you’re used to a communal office environment. But there are some simple things you can do to boost productivity when working from home. Check out our tips below to find out more. 1. Have a Routine for Working from Home One advantage […]
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Time-Tracking Tools for Freelancers
Time-Tracking Tools for Freelancers
Apr 02, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you may need to charge by the hour. But to do this, you’ll need to keep track of how long you work on each job. And rather than sitting at your laptop with a stopwatch, it makes sense to find a time-tracking app that can do this for you! In this […]