How To Become A Freelancer

Would you love the flexibility to choose when, where, and how you work? Do you dream of making a career change and doing something you genuinely enjoy? Or earning some extra income on the side? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then freelancing could be for you! Our blog covers everything you need to know about getting started as a freelancer, from building the right skills to gaining experience and finding your first clients.

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    5 Tips to Start a Proofreading Career with No Experience

    5 Tips to Start a Proofreading Career 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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    5 Reasons Proofreading Is Perfect for Stay-at-Home Parents

    5 Reasons Proofreading Is Perfect for Stay-at-Home Parents

    Oct 08, 2020

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Lifestyle Tips

    As a stay-at-home dad, you might not have thought about balancing childcare with a career in proofreading. But working as a freelance proofreader is one of the best jobs around for stay-at-home parents! Want to know why? We’ll give you five reasons: You don’t need a lot of training to start (our course will get […]

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    5 Top Tips for New Freelance Proofreaders

    Jul 05, 2020

    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    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. […]

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    5 Brilliant Benefits of Freelance Life

    Feb 20, 2020

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Lifestyle Tips

    Freelancing isn’t always easy. You have to manage your own workload. Sometimes you’ll have to chase up clients for payment. But it has advantages, too. So if you’re not sure whether freelance proofreading is for you, check out our top five benefits of freelance life. 1. Enjoy Flexible Hours On the subject of conventional working […]

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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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    Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Proofreader?

    Jan 06, 2020

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    People often ask us whether you need a qualification to be a proofreader. The short answer is . Anyone can give proofreading a try! However, there are some skills you need: Strong English language skills for refining written documents Attention to detail and concentration The ability to communicate clearly with clients skills and self-motivation Digital […]

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    5 Tips to Start a Proofreading Career with No Experience

    5 Tips to Start a Proofreading Career 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
  • Freelance-Tips_-5-Reasons-Proofreading-Is-Perfect-for-Stay-at-Home-Parents_21F_.jpg

    5 Reasons Proofreading Is Perfect for Stay-at-Home Parents

    5 Reasons Proofreading Is Perfect for Stay-at-Home Parents

    Oct 08, 2020

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Lifestyle Tips

    As a stay-at-home dad, you might not have thought about balancing childcare with a career in proofreading. But working as a freelance proofreader is one of the best jobs around for stay-at-home parents! Want to know why? We’ll give you five reasons: You don’t need a lot of training to start (our course will get […]

    Read more