Lifestyle Tips

A growing workload and the pressure of keeping clients happy can have freelance proofreaders working overtime to keep on top of things. But no matter how busy you might feel, you should always switch off from work when it’s time to. We know that can be easier said than done, so we’ve come up with […]

You’re a freelance proofreader. You’ve escaped the boss over your shoulder, the 7 a.m. commute, and the late nights at the office. But new trouble’s stirring: Saturday night emails from clients that won’t quit, uncontracted work on ever-growing projects, and weekends that were supposed to be time off spent at your desk. You can avoid […]

If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming during your daily commute, wondering whether working from home could save you money, you’re not alone. Freelancing or working remotely doesn’t just offer freedom from the nine-to-five grind – it can also lead to significant savings. From commuting and coffee runs to childcare and dry cleaning, office life comes […]

Freelancing gives you the freedom to set your own hours and work on your own terms – but without clear boundaries, it’s easy for work to take over your life. That can lead to stress, poor health, and burnout. If you’re looking to protect your wellbeing and make freelancing more sustainable, here are five practical […]

If you’re working from home – whether as a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote employee – you might be all too familiar with the less glamorous side of home-based work: Staying active can be a real challenge when you don’t need to leave the house every day! But working from home needn’t be a sedentary lifestyle.  […]

Regardless of how successful your freelance proofreading career is, rejection is inevitable at some point. Whether it’s in-person rejection, a difficult client, or a negative response to a cold email, it can be hard not to take it personally. But you can use every rejection to your advantage if you take the right approach. In […]