proofreading
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Why Proofreading Is One of the Best Jobs You Can Do While Traveling
Why Proofreading Is One of the Best Jobs You Can Do While Traveling
Dec 03, 2022
If you want the freedom to travel and see the world while earning an income, consider a career in freelance proofreading. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s not! Below, we’ll explore the key reasons why proofreading is a fantastic travel-friendly career, and then we’ll share our top tips on making it work. […]
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How Your LinkedIn Profile Can Help You Find Freelance Work
How Your LinkedIn Profile Can Help You Find Freelance Work
Dec 02, 2022
There are lots of different ways that freelance professionals can find work and promote themselves. In this post, we’ll look at the benefits an effective LinkedIn profile can provide when searching for freelance work. The Benefits of LinkedIn for Freelancers Unlike most other social networking platforms, LinkedIn is designed and built around professionals. This makes […]
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What’s a Colloquialism?
Nov 21, 2022
A colloquialism is an informal word or phrase commonly used in everyday conversation and often specific to a geographic region. For example, the word “y’all” (you all) is commonly used in the southern US, but not necessarily elsewhere in the world. Sometimes, a colloquialism’s popularity is a bit more widespread, like “head over heels” (falling […]
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When to Use “I” and “Me” in a Sentence
Nov 19, 2022
Is it “you and me” or “you and I”? This can be a complex question, even for native English speakers. The difference lies in whether you need to use a subject pronoun or an object pronoun. In this post, we’ll dig into what these pronouns are and how to establish when “I” or “me” is […]
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Literally and Figuratively: What’s the Difference?
Nov 16, 2022
The English language’s waters can be muddy. So too can the difference between this pair of words: literally and figuratively. Literally and figuratively aren’t the same thing, despite what some people may think. Literally used to denote a literal, or letter-by-letter, meaning. People didn’t start to use literally in a figurative sense until about 200 […]
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How to Pick a Niche as a Freelance Proofreader or Editor
Nov 14, 2022
Picking a proofreading or editing niche can help you find clients and thrive as a freelancer. But what exactly is a niche, and how can you narrow down the subjects you want to specialize in? In this blog post, we’ll answer these questions and help you find the right niche for you. What’s a Niche […]
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When to Use Possessive Apostrophes
Nov 13, 2022
Apostrophes are one of the most commonly misused forms of punctuation. As a proofreader or editor, you’ll need to catch apostrophe errors in your client’s work. There are two main uses of apostrophes: to indicate possession and to create a contraction. In this post, we’ll be focusing on the former. Read on to learn the […]
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Why Proofreading Is One of the Best Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms
Nov 12, 2022
Are you interested in discovering the best jobs for stay-at-home moms or dads? Parenting is incredibly rewarding – but there’s no denying that it can also be challenging. If you’re a stay-at-home parent looking to earn money while balancing childcare, freelance proofreading could be the perfect solution. Not only can it provide a flexible schedule and […]
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Similes and Metaphors: What’s the Difference?
Similes and Metaphors: What’s the Difference?
Nov 09, 2022
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a simile and a metaphor and how to use them in writing? If you’re an editor, particularly of creative writing and fiction, it’s important to know the difference between these two literary devices so that you can advise your client on when to use them – […]
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7 of the Best Podcasts About Language
7 of the Best Podcasts About Language
Nov 07, 2022
Podcasts are more popular now than ever before, with a podcast on every topic from paranormal investigations to ancient history. They can be an inspiring educational or proofreading tool as well as a way to make learning more fun. You can even listen to a podcast while doing work and household chores, making them great […]