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5 Tips on Using Social Media as a Freelancer
Published Jul 04, 2021
Last Updated Apr 07, 2025As a freelance proofreader, a strong social media presence can help you promote your services and find new clients. In this post, we have a few tips on using social media as a freelancer: Choose social media platforms based on your target audience. Create an informative and professional-looking profile. Post regularly and use social media […]
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What Is an Executive Summary? (And How to Edit One)
Published Sep 21, 2022
Last Updated Apr 07, 2025If you’re an editor who specializes in business writing, you’ll need to know what an executive summary is and how to edit one. Executive summaries are key to saving time and resources. They allow busy professionals to quickly understand the main points of a report, proposal, or business plan. But what goes into a good […]
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How to Become a Ghostwriter
Published Nov 01, 2023
Last Updated Mar 31, 2025All sorts of people – from celebrities to small businesses – use freelance ghostwriters. In fact, they’re used across the full spectrum of written content, from social media posts and website copy to speeches, ebooks, and white papers. So, what is ghostwriting exactly? Why do people hire ghostwriters? And how can you become one yourself? […]
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How To Create a Freelance Writing Invoice
Published Sep 04, 2023
Last Updated Mar 31, 2025You’ve completed a freelance writing project for a client, and they’re happy with your work – now it’s time to get paid! Make sure your clients know exactly how much you’re owed by sending them a professional freelance writing invoice. In this post, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about freelance writing invoices, including: […]
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Cacti or Cactuses? A Guide to Irregular Plurals
Published Dec 11, 2021
Last Updated Mar 27, 2025As a proofreader (or an aspiring one), you should know not all plurals are formed by adding -s to the end of a singular noun. You’ve probably also learned some irregular plurals by heart. But are there rules you should follow here? And how do they work if so? In this post, we’ll look at […]
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What Is Ecommerce Content Writing?
Published Dec 18, 2023
Last Updated Mar 27, 2025Ecommerce content writing can be an ideal niche specialization for freelance writers. Currently, there are over 26.5 million ecommerce websites across the internet, with more being created daily. What’s the one thing they all have in common? The need for written content! In this post, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about ecommerce content […]
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27 Magazines That Accept Submissions from Freelancers
Published Nov 01, 2024
Last Updated Nov 12, 2024If 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 […]
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12 Fascinating Rhetorical Devices (And How to Use Them)
Published May 15, 2023
Last Updated Mar 01, 2024Rhetorical 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 […]
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A Proofreader’s Guide to Dates in AP Style
Published Jun 13, 2021
Last Updated Jul 23, 2025The 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 […]