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Grammar guides are valuable resources for proofreaders, editors, and writers. English has lots of complex grammar rules and almost as many quirks and exceptions – so even the most experienced professionals need to double-check a rule from time to time. That’s why it helps to have a few trusted grammar guides close at hand. In […]

Punctuation guides are handy tools for proofreaders, editors, and writers. It may seem like a small detail, but a single punctuation mark can dramatically change the tone, meaning, and flow of a sentence.  While punctuation choices are sometimes subjective – and often depend on house style – a well-chosen guide can provide clarity when instinct […]

Many people have concerns about the legal and ethical issues surrounding AI tools and the creative content they can generate. Today’s tools make it incredibly easy to produce just about anything you can think of – but that doesn’t mean the critical eye of a human is no longer necessary. Care and attention must still […]

Figuring out how to get paid as a freelancer isn’t always straightforward. Between navigating payment platforms, dealing with international clients, and chasing late invoices, it’s easy to feel like you’re spending more time on admin than on your actual work. Fortunately, there are clear strategies and tools that make getting paid as a freelancer simple […]

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 […]

What is scope creep? If you’re a freelancer, you’ve probably experienced this phenomenon at some point. Scope creep occurs when the agreed-upon objectives of a project begin to expand beyond the original agreement. It’s a common challenge for freelancers in every industry. It often results in extra work (for no additional payment), added stress, and even […]

If you’re a freelance writer looking to get published, you’ll be excited to know that there are many magazines that accept submissions from freelancers. Whether you’re interested in writing fiction, lifestyle pieces, travel essays, or investigative journalism, there’s likely a magazine out there eager for your expertise. In this blog post, we’ll cover a broad […]

Rhetorical devices are everywhere, so as an editor, you’ll need to know what to do when you encounter them. But do you know your alliteration from your anaphora? How about the difference between epanalepsis and epistrophe? If it’s all Greek to you, don’t panic – just read our guide to 12 rhetorical devices and how […]

The Associated Press Stylebook is the go-to style guide for many writers, news outlets, and businesses. And if your clients use AP style, you’ll need to know how it works. With that in mind, here we’ll look at what proofreaders should know about dates in AP style, including: The basic date format (and when you […]