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Taking an online course is a great way to kickstart your career as a freelance proofreader, and can provide you with the necessary skills, experience, and confidence you need to succeed. In this blog post, we carefully compare the proofreading courses offered by Knowadays and Proofread Anywhere to help you consider each option and choose […]

Power words can alter the impact of your writing tremendously. They can take your writing from good to great. But they’re often used inappropriately because their function is misunderstood. In this post, we look at what power words are, why they’re important to use, and how to use them. What Are Power Words? Writers use […]

While we cover academic, creative, and business writing in the online proofreading course and online editing course (Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor), what about other writing types? How might proofreading and editing legal writing differ, for example? Well, there are some differences you will need to consider if you want to work with […]

Wondering how to make a word document look professional? Knowing how to format a document in Microsoft Word is an essential skill if you want to create a polished, well-designed business report, academic paper, blog article, or any other type of document. No matter how good your writing is, a poorly presented document will always […]

Do you want to be a lifestyle writer? Are you passionate about sharing your experiences, insights, and recommendations on topics such as travel, food, fashion, or wellness? Do you have a knack for storytelling and a keen eye for trends? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading! In this post, we’ll […]

Are you confident about terms being one word or two? If you are, congratulations! If not, though, you’re not alone. Errors of this type are some of the most common in the English language. In this post, we’ll cover some of the most common mistakes so that you’ve got the basics covered – whether you’re […]

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 […]