Freelance Tips
As a freelancer, you get to be your own boss. You’re responsible for every aspect of your business – which is both exciting and daunting! Our blog is here to help. It's packed full of handy hints on all aspects of running a successful freelance business, from writing a business plan to determining your marketing strategies, managing your finances, finding clients, and more!
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What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
Jan 21, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, clients and proofreading agencies may ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). But what is a non-disclosure agreement? And what do you need to know before signing one? In this post, we set out the basics of how NDAs work. What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A non-disclosure agreement (often abbreviated […]
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3 Tips for Dealing with Negative Client Feedback
3 Tips for Dealing with Negative Client Feedback
Dec 13, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you will hopefully experience nothing but happy, satisfied clients. However, most freelancers will receive negative feedback at some point. And the question then is how you respond! Our top three tips on this count include: Don’t take negative feedback personally or react emotionally. Instead, try to put your personal feelings aside […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Burnout as a Proofreader
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5 Tips for Designing a Freelance Proofreading Website
Nov 12, 2020
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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Productivity Software: Website Blockers to Help You Stay Focused
Sep 27, 2020
Distractions abound on the web. And these distractions can be costly for freelance proofreaders, reducing productivity, accuracy, and earnings. If this sounds like your working day, you may want to download a website blocker to help you stay focused. But what are website blockers? And what software should you use? Let’s take a look. What […]
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Professional Tips: Online Freelance Marketplaces
Sep 13, 2020
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 Proofread Anywhere: 5 Tips for Working While You Travel
Sep 06, 2020
One benefit of working as a freelance proofreader is its flexibility – you set your own hours, choose your own projects, work where you want… By the way, we mean that last one literally: you can proofread while you travel, anywhere in the world. And what’s more, we’ve got some top tips to help you […]
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How to Find Proofreading Jobs Online
Sep 03, 2020
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: How to Keep Track of Your Finances
Aug 13, 2020
From sorting your taxes to irregular pay, keeping track of your finances as a freelance proofreader can be a challenge. But solid money management is a vital part of freelancing. And with this in mind, we’ve compiled a few tips to make managing your finances a little less intimidating (and a little less time consuming, […]
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Freelancer Resources: Proofreading and Editing Societies
Freelancer Resources: Proofreading and Editing Societies
Jul 30, 2020
Worried that freelance proofreading might mean working in isolation? Luckily, there are plenty of proofreading and editing societies around. These offer various services, including: Opportunities to network with other editors and proofreaders. Additional training and advice to help you improve as an editor. Methods for promoting your services and gaining new clients. Access to industry […]
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5 Top Tips for New Freelance Proofreaders
5 Top Tips for New Freelance Proofreaders
Jul 05, 2020
If you’re just starting out in the world of proofreading and editing, what do you need to know? And what should you expect? In this post, we offer five top tips for new freelance proofreaders. 1. Focus on the Brief A clear brief is key for any proofreading or editing job, especially for newer freelancers. […]