Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Looking to get into the writing and editing industry, but not sure if you should become a copy editor? Proofreading and copy editing both fall under the umbrella of editing, and if you like to edit work you might end up doing both. What Do Copy Editors Do? What Skills Do You Need As A Copy Editor?

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 4, 2024

And freelance proofreading has allowed me to make more money, while still doing work I love! In this post, I’ll give you all the answers you need to become a professional proofreader, whether you want to work online, remotely, be an employee, or freelancer — it’s your choice. What is Proofreading?

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Grammarly

OCTOBER 28, 2023

It deals with the overall organization of a piece of writing as well as questions of voice, tone, and intended audience. Copyediting After a piece of writing is in good shape organizationally, and the writer and substantive editor are happy with the language and flow of ideas in it, it’s time for copyediting. Notice your tone.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 31, 2017

You can’t adequately edit and proofread at the same time, says @AnnGynn. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes proofreaders as distinct from editors. Its description of proofreaders’ duties includes: “Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Affiliate marketers create a brand and an audience with a website, social media, and/or face-to-face interactions. Proofreader and Editor Job Difficulty (1–5): ??? Average Annual Salary Proofreaders: $56,000 Editors: $71,000 Experience Needed Proofreaders: Coursework and proofreading skills.

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Grammarly

JANUARY 31, 2024

We collaborate remotely most of the time, so having Grammarly has been extra helpful,” says Millie Lapidario, Senior Copy Editor. I’m skimming instead of grinding through copy like a proofreader. You can devote more of your brain cells to the more substantive issues about the message, the audience, the brand.”

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Editors and clients are busy. Every editor and every client has unique needs, audiences, and styles. They could use someone to do their research, proofreading, copy editing jobs, etc. For starters, don’t make these rookie mistakes: Don’t write long emails. Respect their time.

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