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As a freelance proofreader, you’re responsible for deciding on the terms of your work before starting a project with a client. Getting these terms down in writing, in the form of a freelance contract, is a time investment that can prevent serious headaches down the road. In this post, then, we’ll cover some of the […]

There is a lot of flexibility associated with being a freelancer, but there are also a lot of responsibilities. One of the most common is meeting deadlines. When freelancing, apart from the quality of your work, your clients don’t always have many ways to assess you. Missing an important deadline can harm your reputation, but […]

Upskilling is a popular buzzword in freelance circles. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you consider doing it? We answer these questions and give tips on how to upskill as a freelance proofreader or editor. What is Upskilling? Upskilling is the process of learning new career-related skills or improving the ones you […]

Online writing tools can help freelance writers speed up their content creation process. But with so many different tools available, it can be confusing and time-consuming to work out which ones will benefit you most. So, in this blog post, we take you through our 17 favorite online writing tools – from grammar and formatting […]

Would you like to become a freelance proofreader? If you long for a better work-life balance, crave flexibility, and have a passion for the written word, then a career as a freelance proofreader could be the perfect fit! In this post, you’ll learn what proofreading involves, the skills you need to succeed, and the steps […]

We love the freedom of freelancing, but it does mean you need to keep track of your own finances. And mastering your taxes can be daunting if you’re new to self-employment. With that in mind, though, we’ve come up with five simple tax tips for freelance proofreaders: Research the basics of self-employment tax laws in […]

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 […]