Editing Tips
Advice on the skills you need as a freelance proofreader and editor. Check out our editing tips and advice to develop your abilities and impress your clients.
Proofreading Tips: What to Do with Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers
Proofreading Tips: What to Do with Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers
Nov 14, 2021
Dangling and misplaced modifiers are common grammar mistakes. In this post, we’ll talk you through how to spot and correct these errors as a proofreader. What Is a Modifier? In grammatical terms, a modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that describes, clarifies, or alters) another word or phrase within a sentence. A modifier might […]
Editing Tips: Editing IMRaD Essays
Editing Tips: Editing IMRaD Essays
Nov 11, 2021
If you do a lot of academic editing or proofreading, chances are you will come across an IMRaD essay. Indeed, you may have worked on several without even knowing it! The term IMRaD stands for Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, which is a method of structuring essays. It’s worth yourself with this structure because it’s […]
Proofreading Tips: Parentheses and Square Brackets in Chicago Style
Proofreading Tips: Dos and Don'ts for Proofreading Academic Writing
Nov 04, 2021
Academic proofreading is a common source of work for many freelancers. However, there are some specific rules and requirements for proofreading academic documents that set them apart from other types of documents. With that in mind, we’ve put together five dos and don’ts for proofreading academic writing: Do correct informal language. Don’t change the content. […]
A Proofreader’s Guide to Straight and Curly Quotes
Oct 28, 2021
Quotation marks may seem simple, but if you’ve got a keen eye as all good proofreaders should you might notice some variety in these little symbols. In fact, quotes come in two distinct styles: straight and curly (or ). In this post, then, we’ll cover the difference between straight and curly quotes, and how to […]
What Is the Difference Between Proofreading and Editing?
Oct 24, 2021
If you’ve spent any time in the world of writing, you’ve probably heard the terms proofreading and editing used interchangeably. And if you’re a new proofreader, you might not know that they’re two distinct tasks. But what exactly is the difference between proofreading and editing? And why is it important to know? Read on to […]
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Proofreaders
Sep 25, 2021
If you’re a freelance proofreader, you’ll likely spend a lot of time using a laptop or computer. And knowing some keyboard shortcuts can make your life much easier when proofreading a document. Plus, the faster you can proofread, the more you can earn! In this post, we’ll take you through a few useful keyboard shortcuts, […]
Proofreading Tips: What to Do With Comma Splices
Sep 23, 2021
A good proofreader will know how to spot and correct common punctuation errors. One of the most common of these is the comma splice. But what exactly are comma splices, and how can you fix them? Read on to find out more. What Are Comma Splices? A comma splice is what happens when two independent […]
Freelance Tips: How to Set Freelance Editing Rates
Aug 29, 2021
Knowing how much to charge for your services can be difficult for new freelancers. You don’t want to undersell yourself, but nor do you want to price yourself out of the market. And while there’s no single perfect way to set freelance editing rates, we have a few helpful tips: Deciding whether to charge by […]
Proofreading Tips: How to Fix Ghost Formatting in MS Word
Proofreading Tips: How to Fix Ghost Formatting in MS Word
Aug 01, 2021
When working as a proofreader, you might find that some clients ask you to correct the formatting of a document. But have you ever come across a layout issue in Microsoft Word that seems impossible to fix? If so, you may have experienced the spectre of ghost formatting. This post will explain what this means […]
Proofreading Tips: How to Annotate a PDF
Proofreading Tips: How to Annotate a PDF
Jul 22, 2021
As a freelance proofreader, you may be asked to proofread a PDF at some point. And if you’re used to the tools in Microsoft Word, the process for marking up a different type of document can seem daunting. Once you get the hang of it, though, proofreading a PDF is simple. In this post, we’ll […]