Knowadays Success Stories

Most proofreaders are fascinated by language. But not everyone can boast the credentials of recent Knowadays graduate Elizabeth, who has a PhD in linguistics!

One great thing about freelance proofreading is the flexibility it offers. You can work as much or as little as you want, whenever you want. As such, it is a great way to supplement your income or add a little variety to your work life. 

Do you need an English degree to work as a proofreader? No! As long as you have the English skills that Knowadays helps you develop, it can be an advantage to have a qualification in another subject area. To see why, let’s meet Emily, a recent graduate of Knowadays and a medical writer with a PhD in cardiovascular medicine.

Freelance proofreading and editing can be a great second job, helping you make ends meet or escape the daily nine-to-five grind. You might even find it replaces your main job in the end! 

Working as a freelance proofreader is a great way to support your passion projects, from activism to artistry! Claudio, a published author, uses proofreading to support his literary ambitions.

Freelance proofreading and editing has many advantages. One is the flexibility it offers, which allows freelancers to pursue other interests and passions. We spoke to Knowadays graduate Liz, who also works as an actor, to see how freelance life is working for her.

Our Becoming A Proofreader course is just as useful for those who need editing skills for their job as it is for those planning a career as a freelance editor. We can see how this works in the case of Marita from Germany, a recent graduate of the course.