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A career as a freelance proofreader has many benefits. You get to be your own boss, which means you’re in complete control of how, when, and where you work. But with this freedom comes a big responsibility – deciding how much to charge clients for your work. So how much can a freelance proofreader earn? […]

Here at Knowadays, people often ask us whether you need qualifications to become a proofreader. The short answer is no. Qualifications are a great bonus, but the only things you really need to become a professional proofreader are knowledge, skills, and experience. In this post we’ll discuss the skills you need to be a proofreader […]

If you work with generative AI, learning how to fact-check AI-generated content is essential. AI tools have significantly changed content creation: They can help writers generate ideas, overcome writer’s block, automate tedious tasks, and work more efficiently. But, like any tool, they only work effectively with the input of a trained professional. This is especially […]

Brand voice is one of the most important tools in business writing. Whether you’re writing a blog post, a product page, or a social media caption, a strong brand voice makes your message clear, consistent, and engaging. For freelance writers, getting the hang of brand voice is a must. In this post, we’ll unpack what […]

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Style) is widely used in academic writing, especially in the social and behavioral sciences. The guide includes instructions for writing and formatting essays and for presenting citations and references. As a proofreader, you need to know how to correct an essay according to APA Style, for […]

Mandy has lived in Canada for over 20 years, though she’s originally from Scotland. When she started looking for flexible work to complement her healthcare career, she decided to turn a lifelong love of reading into something more formal and trained as a proofreader and editor. Flexibility had always been a priority for Mandy – […]

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 […]