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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How to Find Proofreading Jobs Online
How to Find Proofreading Jobs Online
Published Sep 03, 2020
Last Updated Apr 15, 2025You’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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Freelancer Resources: Proofreading and Editing Societies
Freelancer Resources: Proofreading and Editing Societies
Published Jul 30, 2020
Last Updated Mar 27, 2025Worried 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 […]
5 Top Tips for New Freelance Proofreaders
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Freelance Tips: Confidentiality and Proofreading
Published Jun 04, 2020
Last Updated Jun 21, 2024Working as a freelance proofreader, you may sometimes encounter issues related to confidentiality. But it should be simple to avoid problems with privacy and confidentiality if you follow a few simple guidelines. Check out our advice below to find out more. Proofreading and Confidentiality Becoming A Proofreader Our comprehensive proofreading course will teach you everything […]
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Freelance Tips: Should You Offer a Free Sample Edit?
Published May 28, 2020
Last Updated Aug 07, 2023Some 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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What to Do When a Client Won't Pay
Published May 21, 2020
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024As a freelance proofreader, we hope your clients all pay promptly and in full. However, many freelancers do encounter clients who delay payment or ignore invoices.
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Time-Tracking Tools for Freelancers
Published Apr 02, 2020
Last Updated Apr 29, 2025As 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 […]
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How to Manage Your Workload as a Freelancer
Published Feb 03, 2020
Last Updated Jun 02, 2025Freelancing can be a rewarding career path – you get the freedom to set your own schedule, choose your projects, and work from anywhere. But it can also be challenging, especially when you’re juggling multiple clients and facing tight deadlines. How do you stay on top of your workload without sacrificing the quality of your […]
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How to Find Proofreading Jobs Online
How to Find Proofreading Jobs Online
Published Sep 03, 2020
Last Updated Apr 15, 2025You’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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Freelancer Resources: Proofreading and Editing Societies
Freelancer Resources: Proofreading and Editing Societies
Published Jul 30, 2020
Last Updated Mar 27, 2025Worried 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 […]
