Organisation and Productivity
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The Best Appointment Scheduling Apps for Freelancers
The Best Appointment Scheduling Apps for Freelancers
Aug 07, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you might find yourself needing to keep track of a few appointments. And to save time, you ideally want prospective clients to be able to find out more about your services without emailing back and forth for a suitable meeting time. Luckily, there are some handy apps out there that allow […]
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5 Lifestyle Tips to Boost Your Productivity
5 Lifestyle Tips to Boost Your Productivity
Aug 05, 2021
Freelance proofreading offers freedom and flexibility, but it can be hard to stay productive when you’re in charge of your own schedule. We suggest following these lifestyle tips to boost your productivity: Make healthy choices about food, water, exercise, and rest. Take regular breaks from your work to avoid burnout. Motivate yourself by setting short- […]
The Best Social Media Management Apps for Freelancers
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5 Tips to Help You Get Rid of Distractions When Working Remotely
Jul 15, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you can work almost anywhere. But whether you’re working at home or on the go, you’ll need to make sure you can focus. In this post, then, we’ll offer some helpful advice on how to get rid of distractions when working remotely 1. Think About Where You Will Work Where you […]
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5 Tips on Creating the Perfect Home Workspace
May 16, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, chances are you work from home at least some of the time. However, this can pose a challenge. So, how can you create a home workspace that will improve your comfort and productivity while proofreading? Our top five tips are: 1. Select a Workspace Having a dedicated working area is not […]
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5 Tips on Taking Breaks When Working from Home
May 06, 2021
Concentration is vital in the world of proofreading and editing. And taking regular breaks is important if you want to be able to focus on a document for prolonged periods. But how do you get the most out of breaks when working from home? We suggest: Work breaks into your daily schedule and make sure […]
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5 Tips for Boosting Your Productivity as a Freelancer
Feb 07, 2021
Freelancing means you get to pick your own work hours. But how can you make sure you get everything done? We have five tips to help freelance proofreaders boost their productivity: Use workload management, time-tracking, and motivation tools. Eliminate distractions while you work. Set up your workspace for comfort and efficiency. Make sure to schedule […]
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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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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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Workload Management Tools for Freelancers
Workload Management Tools for Freelancers
Apr 16, 2020
As a freelance proofreader, you may have several projects on the go for different clients at any given time. And keeping track of progress can be tricky! Luckily, there are plenty of good workload management tools available for freelancers. Check out our three top picks below. 1. Trello Trello is a Kanban board system that […]
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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 […]