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Learning how to write an elevator pitch as a freelancer can be a game-changer for landing new clients and building connections. An effective elevator pitch allows you to clearly and confidently explain what you do, even when you only have 30 seconds. There’s nothing worse than stumbling through your words when someone asks about your […]

Did you know that there’s more than one type of editing? In fact, a piece of content may go through several rounds of editing before publication, each round addressing a different issue. In this post, then, we’ll review the different types of editing and what’s involved in every step of the process – including practical […]

As the supermarkets begin to stock their shelves with exploding hat-and-joke containers, stuffing-flavour crisps and puddings nobody likes, Michael Bublé comes out of his long hibernation. Listen. He is warming up his voice. “A kiss is just a kiss,” he sings. “A sigh is just a sigh.” But is a dash just a dash? Is […]

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 […]

AP style – as set out in The Associated Press Stylebook – provides advice on many elements of writing, including punctuation. But what do you need to know about punctuation in AP style to work as a freelance proofreader? In this post, we set out a few of the basics. AP Style on Periods and Abbreviations […]

If you’re considering a career as a freelance proofreader or editor, you may be wondering how the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) writing tools will impact your business. And while the landscape of this technology is always evolving, AI is not likely to replace proofreaders and editors anytime soon. In this blog post, we […]

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 […]