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Proofreading and Editing Journalism
Proofreading and Editing Journalism
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, […]
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A Visit from St. Nicholas (A Festive Proofreading Quiz)
A Visit from St. Nicholas (A Festive Proofreading Quiz)
Dec 23, 2021
Here at Knowadays, we know the best way to improve your proofreading skills is to get lots of practice. And what better way to than with a festive proofreading exercise? All you need to do is copy and paste the poem below into a Microsoft Word document and see how many errors you can spot […]
5 Tips on How to Write the Perfect Christmas Card
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How to Gain Experience as a New Proofreader
Sep 18, 2021
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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Proofreading Tips: Abbreviations in AP Style
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 […]
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5 Reasons Proofreading Is a Great Job for Seniors
Nov 26, 2020
Are you recently retired – or nearing retirement – and looking for a flexible, enjoyable way to earn extra income? Proofreading is a popular option for seniors and retirees who want to keep their minds active, supplement their pensions, and enjoy the freedom of setting their own schedules. In this post, we explore five reasons […]
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5 Top Tips for New Freelance Proofreaders
Jul 05, 2020
If you’re just starting out in the world of proofreading and editing, what do you need to know? And what should you expect? In this post, we offer five top tips for new freelance proofreaders. 1. Focus on the Brief A clear brief is key for any proofreading or editing job, especially for newer freelancers. […]
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The Etymology of ‘Proofreading’
Sep 28, 2017
Here at Knowadays we have a poster on the wall (next to the signed pictures of our favourite pedants of stage and screen) that says, ‘You don’t have to know the etymology of “proofreading” to work here, but it helps!’ Our questionable taste in wall décor aside, the term ‘proofreading’ does make more sense when […]
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Proofreading and Editing Journalism
Proofreading and Editing Journalism
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, […]
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A Visit from St. Nicholas (A Festive Proofreading Quiz)
A Visit from St. Nicholas (A Festive Proofreading Quiz)
Dec 23, 2021
Here at Knowadays, we know the best way to improve your proofreading skills is to get lots of practice. And what better way to than with a festive proofreading exercise? All you need to do is copy and paste the poem below into a Microsoft Word document and see how many errors you can spot […]
