The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Different kinds of editors can help you in different ways from constructing the overarching story to eliminating the final typo. Some experienced authors only use proofreaders for their novels, but personally, I still work with a professional editor on every book and I learn something every time. I am a super-fan of editors!

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Freelance Writing Jobs

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As freelance writers, being fluent in diverse writing styles is important to tackle the various tasks commissioned by clients. In a way, business writing is also about helping businesses tell their story in a compelling manner, and mastering this skill can pay off for freelance writers. Don’t only rely on spell checkers.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 24, 2023

For readers who are past their college days, there are reputable programs for learning editing skills, like those offered by the University of Chicago (the masterminds behind the industry-standard bible, The Chicago Manual of Style ) and the Editorial Freelancers’ Association (EFA), taught by career editors.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 22, 2024

An editor is not simply there to proofread for spelling errors—there are so many fine details that an editor looks for to make sure each piece is perfect before publication. As a freelance writer, you determine your specific niche based on your skills, your interests, and the market needs.

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Make a Living Writing

APRIL 8, 2024

Companies operating in construction, professional services, human resources, among others will often ask copywriters for help with their company profiles. Blog content Many freelancers rely heavily on creating blog content for their clients. Case studies One of the higher-paying freelance writing gigs are case studies.

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 13, 2024

Certain words and phrases are so commonplace — and so seemingly benign — that they glide unnoticed under your proofreading radar. Are/is after – Clunky verb construction. Care about – Filler verb construction. Did not have much confidence in – Avoid using negative constructions if possible.

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Article Writing

AUGUST 10, 2022

At some point, it becomes a little tempting to log on to any freelance writing platform, post a job description, and then hire the best person who applies within the next hour or so. Outsourcing client work to a freelance content writer without a plan (and a few contingencies) is a recipe for disaster.

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ProBlogger

JULY 2, 2012

Then I got a grip, and decided to actually do something constructive towards reclaiming my blogging pizzazz. Nicola Ibberson is about to give up the day-job, move to the seaside and embark on a freelance career as a writer, proofreader and whatever-else-comes-her-way-er. This is how I felt.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 19, 2011

Look for common themes that you’re asked about on a regular basis and construct blog posts that specifically target these. Sid is a freelance writer and blogger. Grammatical errors. Broken links. Strange page alignments. Advertising inquiries. Does your blog have a contact page?

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The Hoth

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

According to ZipRecruiter, writing is also a lucrative career for many, with the average freelance writer’s salary standing at $63,213. Proofreading . As a result, first drafts often have a lot of repetition, proofreading mistakes, and an awkward flow. . Word choice . Passive and active voice .

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