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

As tempting as it can be to consider the job of writing something finished as soon as you’ve done the hard work of getting your words down on the page, one of the best skills you can develop as a writer is the ability to edit your own work, from rewriting sections of a first draft to giving a final polish to your document.

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Arrant Pedantry

DECEMBER 27, 2023

My chapter is titled “Dictionaries and Editors”, and, as you might guess, it focuses on the relationship between dictionaries and some of their most frequent users, copy editors and proofreaders.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Proofreader and Editor Job Difficulty (1–5): ??? Average Annual Salary Proofreaders: $56,000 Editors: $71,000 Experience Needed Proofreaders: Coursework and proofreading skills. Editor: A college degree and internship. If transcribing documents sounds promising, you may also enjoy a job as a… 14.

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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

MARCH 16, 2023

What Editing is Not Proofreading and editing are two different roles. Editors look at the big picture, while proofreaders are razor-sharp grammar checkers. Editing roles can involve proofreading serivces, so it’s helpful to be an all-around word nerd , but it isn’t essential. What Kind of Editing Jobs are There?

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