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    5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity

    5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity

    Last Updated Sep 17, 2022

    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity
    • Wellbeing
    • Working From Home

    Mornings are hard. Your morning routines (or lack thereof) can set the tone for your entire day, so it’s important to find a consistent set of activities to bring structure to those early hours. Having a morning routine leads to a multitude of benefits, such as reducing stress, boosting energy, and increasing productivity throughout the […]

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    5 Tips for Writing Better To-Do Lists

    5 Tips for Writing Better To-Do Lists

    Last Updated Sep 16, 2022

    • Freelance Software and Tools
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    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity

    To-do lists can be a great organization and scheduling tool for freelance proofreaders and editors. But sometimes, the familiar to-do list can work against us; after all, what’s more overwhelming than a never-ending list of tasks and looming deadlines? That’s why, in this post, we’ll share our top five tips to make sure your to-do […]

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    7 Cybersecurity Tips for Freelancers

    Last Updated Aug 06, 2022

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    • Clients
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    If you’re a freelance proofreader or editor, it’s important to be prepared for cybersecurity risks. Protecting yourself, your business, and your online data is more urgent now than ever, as 43% of all cyberattacks occur against small businesses and freelancers. But many freelancers don’t know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled these seven cybersecurity […]

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    Freelance Tips: 5 Tips to Help Reduce Stress When Proofreading

    Last Updated May 23, 2022

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    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Wellbeing
    • Working From Home

    Freelance proofreading is a gratifying job, but that doesn’t mean it’s always stress-free. Working for yourself means you need the discipline to work while carefully managing your workload. But there are several ways to reduce stress when proofreading. 1. Set Up a Productive Workspace It’s hard to deliver your best work in an uncomfortable, cluttered […]

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    7 Things to Put in Your Home Office

    Last Updated May 18, 2022

    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Organisation and Productivity
    • Working From Home

    Working from home has become increasingly common – whether you’re a freelancer, a full-time remote employee, or someone balancing a hybrid schedule. A comfortable, well-equipped workspace can boost your productivity and help you maintain clear boundaries between work and personal life. In this post, we’ll explore seven essential things to include in your home office […]

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    5 Tips on Having a Good Work-Life Balance as a Freelancer

    Last Updated Oct 16, 2021

    • Freelance Tips
    • Lifestyle Tips
    • Wellbeing
    • Working From Home

    Being a freelance proofreader is an excellent opportunity to be completely in charge of your own working hours. However, that sometimes can turn into all work and no play – which isn’t the healthiest of scenarios. To achieve a good work-life balance as a freelancer, make sure you follow these tips: Read on to find […]

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    How to Gain Experience as a New Proofreader

    Last Updated Sep 18, 2021

    • Finding Work
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    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    It can be hard to get experience as a new proofreader. With many companies requesting former experience for full-time proofreaders, and some clients not wanting to take the risk of hiring someone with no experience, it can seem impossible to get your foot in the door. But becoming a freelance proofreader needn’t be so difficult. […]

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    A Freelancer's Guide to Google Workspace

    Last Updated Sep 11, 2021

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    • Freelance Tips

    As a modern freelance proofreader, you’ll likely do most of your work online. You might have already set up a website. But if you’re thinking about how you can files, meetings, and emails, you might be considering Google Workspace. With tools like Gmail for Business, Google Workspace can improve your productivity and make collaborative projects […]

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    How to Create a Proofreading Portfolio for Your Website

    How to Create a Proofreading Portfolio for Your Website

    Last Updated Sep 02, 2021

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    • Clients
    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • Skills And Experience

    If you’re a freelance proofreader, creating a strong portfolio is a great way to document your previous experience, thus showing potential clients that you know what you’re doing. A proofreading portfolio will consist of a selection, either comprehensive or selective, of works you have previously proofread. But how should you put one together? In this […]

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    What to Include in a Proofreading Invoice

    What to Include in a Proofreading Invoice

    Last Updated Aug 19, 2021

    • Business Tips
    • Clients
    • Finance Tips
    • Freelance Tips

    So you’ve finished proofreading a document for your client and the time has come for them to pay you. To request payment, you’ll need to prepare an invoice and send it to them. We know that this can be unfamiliar territory for a lot of new freelancers. So, in this post, we’re going to take […]

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