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If you want the freedom to travel and see the world while earning an income, consider a career in freelance proofreading. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s not! Below, we’ll explore the key reasons why proofreading is a fantastic travel-friendly career, and then we’ll share our top tips on making it work. […]

Are you interested in discovering the best jobs for stay-at-home moms or dads? Parenting is incredibly rewarding – but there’s no denying that it can also be challenging. If you’re a stay-at-home parent looking to earn money while balancing childcare, freelance proofreading could be the perfect solution. Not only can it provide a flexible schedule and […]

As a freelance proofreader and editor, your work may range from making major changes to a document to fixing typos and other minor errors. And this variability is why you need to agree on a clear brief with each client. But what is a brief? And what might it cover? Understanding the Client’s Brief In […]

If you’ve decided to specialize in a niche as a new proofreader or editor, you might benefit from looking for a target market. This blog post will explain what a target market is and why it’s important to find (and understand) your target market as a freelancer. What Is a Target Market? When it comes […]

If you’re a freelancer or have your own business, Instagram can help you network and find clients. But to get the most out of it, you need to write an effective bio. Take a look at our five Instagram bio ideas and get inspired to create your own! Why are Instagram Bios Important for Freelancers? […]

Many authors are now choosing to self-publish so they can craft their work without having to consider the limitations of publishers. But authors who go this route still need a crucial element to bring their masterpiece to completion – a qualified editor.  Working as an editor for self-published authors offers many advantages, such as being […]

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 […]