Skills And Experience
Want to boost your skills and gain more professional experience? Take a look at our insightful posts on developing the hard and soft skills needed for a variety of careers – including proofreading, editing, content writing, and copywriting.
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What Is CPD Accreditation? (And Why It’s Great for Your Resume)
What Is CPD Accreditation? (And Why It’s Great for Your Resume)
Published Apr 19, 2023
Last Updated Jul 18, 2025Continuing professional development (CPD) is the process of gaining and developing professional skills. CPD has always been a significant driver for career success, but in our current fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever! In fact, 90% of the professionals surveyed by the CPD Standards Office reported that it played a crucial role in their […]
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5 Ways Learning Something New Benefits Your Mental Health
5 Ways Learning Something New Benefits Your Mental Health
Published Apr 14, 2023
Last Updated Dec 15, 2023If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether it’s too late to learn a new skill or even start a new career, you’ll be happy to know that it’s not! Research has shown that learning can be beneficial for our well-being in all sorts of ways. Learning can boost self-confidence and self-esteem, help us find our […]
Job vs. Career: Key Differences & Why They Matter
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What Is a Beta Reader? (And How to Become One)
Published Apr 07, 2023
Last Updated Jun 09, 2025You’ve probably come across the term, but what exactly is a beta reader? In this post, we’ll break down what a beta reader does, how beta reading differs from editing, and what you can do to become one yourself. What Is a Beta Reader? A beta reader is someone who reads through a book manuscript […]
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What Is Microlearning?
Published Mar 31, 2023
Last Updated Jun 11, 2025A significant part of growing as a freelancer is committing to continuing professional development – the process of gaining and building on your professional skills. But if you’ve got a busy schedule full of work and other commitments, you’ll need to find an efficient study method. Microlearning is a way of maximizing your time to […]
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3 of the Best Jobs for English Majors
Published Mar 22, 2023
Last Updated Mar 25, 2025The knowledge you gain by pursuing an English degree is valuable, no matter what career you choose. English majors develop a variety of marketable skills through their studies – such as writing, research, and critical thinking. If you studied English or are thinking about it, consider a career in proofreading, editing, or copywriting. These options […]
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Is Online Learning as Good as Face-To-Face Learning?
Published Mar 19, 2023
Last Updated Jun 24, 2024If you’re considering taking an online course, you might be worried that it won’t match up to face-to-face learning. But online learning can provide benefits that you wouldn’t get from an in-person course, such as: In this post, we’ll highlight some common myths surrounding online learning and reveal the truths behind them. Myth #1: You […]
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How to Become a Book Editor
Published Mar 04, 2023
Last Updated May 27, 2025If you’ve always dreamed of being a book editor, this guide is for you. Here, we provide an overview of the different roles available for book editors, as well as tips on how to land your ideal career. What Does a Book Editor Do? First things first: What does being a book editor actually involve? […]
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What Is Copy Editing?
Published Feb 25, 2023
Last Updated Mar 25, 2025Copy editing is an important part of preparing a document for publication. If you’re curious about what copy editing involves and how it differs from other forms of editing, you’re in the right place! In this blog post, we’ll answer your questions and show you how you can start a career as a copy editor. […]
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How to Sound Confident in Emails
How to Sound Confident in Emails
Published Feb 05, 2023
Last Updated Mar 04, 2024As a freelancer, your ability to communicate confidently via email can be essential for landing a new job or client. You also need this skill to work effectively with your existing clients. To help you sound confident and professional, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts for writing emails. Read on to discover how you can […]
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What Is Developmental Editing?
What Is Developmental Editing?
Published Jan 30, 2023
Last Updated Dec 15, 2023Before a manuscript is published, it goes through several stages of editing, and traditionally, each step is conducted separately. Developmental editing (also known as structural editing) is the essential first step that concerns the overall structure and content of a text. Keep reading to learn more about what’s involved in developmental editing and how it […]
