Guaranteed Work
Just starting out as a freelancer? Or are you hoping to expand your client base? Either way, our work guarantee with one of Inc. magazine’s fastest growing startups will galvanize your career.
If you pass both Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor with scores of 80% or above, you can begin working on a trial basis with our partner company, Proofed.
Expert feedback on the documents you edit will let you continue to hone the skills you learned in our courses. And as your confidence gradually builds, you’ll soon be ready to take on more complex documents – including in-depth editorial assignments in academic, business, or creative writing – and greater volumes of work.
Your Proofed Trial: How It Works
- If you pass the final assignments on our Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses with distinction scores of 80% or above, you’ll have the opportunity to take up a 10-document work trial with our partner company, Proofed. (Please check the list on Proofed’s help page to ensure you are in an eligible location.)
- Proofed will send you the paperwork to get started, and you’ll return your completed documents to begin the onboarding process.
- The Proofed team will review your documents and register you on their internal platform. They’ll send you login credentials to access the site. (The process may take a couple of weeks.)
- Then you’ll be ready to begin a trial period with Proofed! You’ll be paid to proofread or edit up to 10 documents of a maximum of 1,000–2,000 words apiece.
- Working on shorter texts helps you develop your skills, become comfortable with the process, and build your confidence. A friendly Proofed team member will review your work and provide valuable feedback when needed.
- If you successfully complete the 10-document trial, you’ll be invited to proofread or edit longer texts on a variety of subjects, from short product descriptions to lengthy dissertations. As you gain further practice and experience – and positive feedback – you’ll soon be able to tackle increasing volumes of work and more challenging assignments. As one of the elite Knowadays graduates who pass Proofed’s paid trial, you’ll continue to unlock a wide variety of opportunities, from one-off assignments to regular client work on short- or long-term projects.
Our Learner Success Stories
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Hannah
Proofreading for Increased Wellbeing
Due to health concerns, Hannah needed a job that would allow her to work from home and focus more on her wellbeing. She trained to become a freelance proofreader, and is now able to do a job she enjoys, earn an income, and still put her health first.
“Freelance proofreading has allowed me to put my health first and has drastically increased my mood. As a result, I have a much brighter outlook on the future.“ -
Helen
Overcoming Redundancy
Helen had always been asked to check writing for colleagues, friends, and family. After being made redundant during the pandemic, she decided to boost her skills and start something new — and now works as a professional freelance proofreader.
“I am now able to work from home in a job that is wonderfully varied, enjoyable, and (hopefully) redundancy proof. And I am spending more time with the family (and cats) now!“ -
Pam
Continued Professional Development
Pam was working as a professional proofreader and copy editor, and looking for an online course to refresh her skills. Becoming A Proofreader helped her to do just that!
“I am a lifelong learner always looking for new opportunities for professional development.”