Skills and Experience

  • How to Find the Best Proofreading Courses Online

    How to Find the Best Proofreading Courses Online

    How to Find the Best Proofreading Courses Online

    Feb 26, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Online Learning
    • Skills and Experience

    If you’re interested in a career in proofreading, you’ll need to make sure you have the right skills. That’s where online proofreading courses come in. Luckily, there are lots of different courses available online. But how do you make sure you pick the best one?  We’ll start with an introduction to proofreading, and then we’ll […]

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  • What Is Copy Editing?

    What Is Copy Editing?

    What Is Copy Editing?

    Feb 25, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Skills and Experience
    • Vocabulary Tips

    Copy editing is an important part of the editing process. But what does it actually mean and involve? In this post, we’ll answer these questions and show you how you can start your copy-editing career. What Is Copy Editing? Copy editing refers to the act of correcting errors in a piece of writing or copy. […]

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  • What Is Developmental Editing?

    What Is Developmental Editing?

    Jan 30, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Skills and Experience
    • Vocabulary Tips

    Before a manuscript is published, it goes through several stages of editing, and traditionally, each step is conducted separately. Developmental editing (also known as structural editing) is the essential first step that concerns the overall structure and content of a text. Keep reading to learn more about what’s involved in developmental editing and how it […]

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  • Why Should You Take an Online Proofreading Course?

    Why Should You Take an Online Proofreading Course?

    Jan 22, 2023

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Online Learning
    • Skills and Experience

    These days, online learning (or e-learning) is a popular type of distance learning that takes place over the internet. Over time, it’s expanded to include a wide variety of options that fit into busy lifestyles, from webinars to comprehensive virtual courses. You can find online courses on almost any subject, including proofreading and editing. In […]

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  • Why is Upskilling Important for Freelance Proofreaders and Editors?

    Jan 08, 2023

    • Freelance Tips
    • Online Learning
    • Skills and Experience

    Upskilling is a popular buzzword in freelance circles. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you consider doing it? We answer these questions and give tips on how to upskill as a freelance proofreader or editor. What is Upskilling? Upskilling is the process of learning new career-related skills or improving the ones you […]

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  • 7 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening Skills

    Jan 06, 2023

    • Clients
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills and Experience

    Active listening is an essential life skill – both in your career and personal life. But what does it mean to be an active listener? In a conversation, active listening means being fully present and interacting with the other person in a meaningful way (instead of just waiting for your turn to speak). As a […]

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  • 5 Tips for Starting a Career in Editing with No Experience

    Jan 04, 2023

    • Finding Work
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills and Experience

    If you’re thinking of starting a career in editing, don’t let lack of experience put you off. All you need to launch your new career is an interest in the English language and a desire to learn. With that in mind, we’ve got 5 tips to help get you on track to becoming an editor: […]

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  • How to Use Resume Keywords and Phrases

    Dec 30, 2022

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills and Experience

    In this digital age, it’s more important than ever to effectively recognize and use keywords. This is especially true with your resume. So, if you’re currently applying for jobs, take a few moments to read about resume keywords and how you can use them to land your dream job. What Are Resume Keywords and Phrases? […]

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  • How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break

    How to Get Back to Work After a Career Break

    Dec 28, 2022

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills and Experience

    There are many reasons to take a career break, and whether you’ve been away for six months or six years, it can be overwhelming to think about returning to work. Restarting your career can be stressful, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Keep reading for some helpful tips on how to […]

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  • How to Explain a Resume Gap

    How to Explain a Resume Gap

    Dec 24, 2022

    • Finding Work
    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills and Experience

    If you’ve been out of the workforce for a while and have a gap in your resume, you may be wondering how it’ll affect your job search now that you’re ready to get back to work. Long breaks between jobs are usually nothing to worry about, though, if they are handled the right way. In […]

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