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Proofreading and Editing Journalism

Last Updated Jun 20, 2022

In the Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses, we focus primarily on academic, creative, and business writing. But if you work as a freelancer, you may find yourself working with other client types as well, including journalists and journalistic organizations. To give you a sense of what to expect in these cases, then, […]

5 Tips to Get Rid of Distractions When Working Remotely

Last Updated Jul 15, 2021

As a freelance proofreader, you can work almost anywhere. But whether you’re working at home or on the go, you’ll need to make sure you can focus. In this post, then, we’ll offer some helpful advice on how to get rid of distractions when working remotely 1. Think About Where You Will Work Where you […]

Proofreading Tips: Abbreviations in AP Style

Last Updated Jul 11, 2021

AP style is commonly used by journalists, marketers, and PR specialists, whose writing often includes abbreviations. So, if you’re proofreading a document that uses AP style, you’ll need to know how abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms should be presented. With that in mind, then, this guide covers how abbreviations should be used in AP style. Becoming […]

5 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress

Last Updated Mar 04, 2021

Stress can be a major problem in the workplace. And this applies whether you work in an office, from home, or on the go. How, then, should freelance proofreaders approach dealing with work stress? We have five helpful relaxation tips that you might want to try. 1. Know Your Stressors We know mindfulness has become […]

Referencing Style or System? A Guide for the Confused

Last Updated Feb 04, 2021

In the Becoming A Proofreader course, we look at referencing styles and systems. But what is the distinction between a referencing style and a system? We use these terms as follows: A referencing style is a generic approach to citing sources ( Harvard, Oxford, Vancouver). However, there may be several versions or variations of any […]

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Proofreaders

Last Updated Dec 31, 2020

The new year is just around the corner and that means one thing: it’s time to make New Year’s resolutions! But what exactly can a freelance proofreader resolve to do? We have a few suggestions for New Year’s resolutions proofreaders and editors might want to try. 1. Improve Your Time Management Freelancers are usually in […]