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How to Navigate the Writer-Editor Relationship
How to Navigate the Writer-Editor Relationship
Dec 25, 2023
For a freelance writer or editor, knowing how to build a harmonious writer–editor relationship is key to your success. Writers and editors both play important roles in the content production process. They need to work together effectively to make sure a piece of content is the best it can be. This post will explain exactly […]
What Are Proofreading Marks? A Beginner's Guide
What Are Proofreading Marks? A Beginner's Guide
Nov 23, 2023
If you’re considering a career as a proofreader or editor, you should be aware of proofreading marks. Although most proofreading and editing is now done via a computer in a program like Microsoft Word, you may need to use proofreading marks if a client wants you to work on paper. In this blog post, we […]
What Are the Different Types of Proofreading?
How to Write an Elevator Pitch as a Freelancer
Sep 15, 2023
It’s important to learn how to write an elevator pitch as a freelancer so you can pitch your services quickly and succinctly to anyone who asks. There’s nothing worse than having an opportunity to pitch your services and not being prepared. So, it’s a good idea to have one or two elevator pitches ready for […]
How to Sound Confident in Emails
Feb 05, 2023
As a freelancer, your ability to communicate confidently via email can be essential for landing a new job or client. You also need this skill to work effectively with your existing clients. To help you sound confident and professional, we’ve compiled some dos and don’ts for writing emails. Read on to discover how you can […]
Formal Letter Format: Everything You Need To Know
Dec 09, 2022
Most of us will need to write a formal letter at some point in our lives. If you’re writing a letter for a professional context – such as for a job application or reference letter – it’s really important to get the tone and style correct. Email tends to be the more popular form of […]
Copy Editing vs. Proofreading: What’s the Difference? (With Examples)
Dec 07, 2022
Copy editing and proofreading are both types of editing that take place toward the end of the publishing process. But while the two terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different tasks. In this post, we break down the differences between copy editing and proofreading and show you how these different types of editing […]
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 […]
5 Tips for Proofreading Large Documents
Nov 18, 2021
When it comes to proofreading documents with high word counts, is the name of the game. The extended periods of concentration and stiff deadlines associated with big documents can put proofreaders under pressure. However, effective planning will help you deliver quality work. When proofreading large documents, we recommend that you: Get familiar with the document […]
Dos and Don'ts for New Proofreaders
Dos and Don'ts for New Proofreaders
Jul 18, 2021
You’ve brushed up on your grammar, read the dictionary cover to cover, and you want to become a proofreader. Good start! But while good grammar and spelling is essential, sometimes it’s small mistakes that trip up new proofreaders. To help you avoid common mistakes, we’ve compiled our top five dos and don’ts for new proofreaders: […]
Editing Tips: What to Do with Biased Language
Editing Tips: What to Do with Biased Language
Dec 17, 2020
When editing a document, you might notice language that some might find offensive. But what should you do about biased language as a proofreader? In this post, we offer a few tips about what to look out for and how to handle biased language if you encounter it. What Counts as Biased Language? As with […]