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 get you ahead in your career.
If you pass both Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor with scores of 80% or above, you’ll have the opportunity to enter a 10-document paid work trial with our partner company, Proofed. And when you successfully complete the trial, you’ll gain access to a huge variety of ongoing work!
Expert feedback on the documents you edit will help you further 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 – in academic, business, or creative writing – and greater volumes of work.
Ready to get started? Purchase Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor as a bundle to get 15% off!
Your Proofed Trial: How It Works
- Pass the final assignments on our Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses with distinction scores of 80% or above, and you’ll have the opportunity to enter 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 2,000 words apiece. Working on shorter texts helps you develop your skills, become comfortable with the process, and build your confidence.
- A Proofed team member will review your work and provide feedback on each document you proofread. Plenty of positive feedback will help you complete the trial.
- If you successfully complete the 10-document trial, you’ll have your contract confirmed and become a full freelance editor on the platform! Gain further practice and experience – and positive feedback – and access a wider span of proofreading or editing work on a variety of subjects, from short product descriptions to lengthy dissertations. As one of the elite Knowadays graduates who pass Proofed’s paid trial, you’ll continue to unlock a 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.”
