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20 Online Proofreading Jobs for Beginners (2024 Guide)

Smart Blogger

As a freelance writer, I’m always looking for ways to increase my income. And freelance proofreading has allowed me to make more money, while still doing work I love! Since proofreading is a major part of the writing process, proofreaders are always in demand. What is Proofreading? Great, let’s go!

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Proofreading vs Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

Make a Living Writing

When it comes to proofreading vs copy editing, it might seem like they’re one in the same. If you’re trying to find a job in the editing industry, you’ll need to know the difference between proofreading and copy editing. Generally, copy editors do a complete in-depth analysis of a piece.

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How to Become A Copy Editor (Even As A Beginner)

Make a Living Writing

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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How to Edit Writing in 3 Steps

Grammarly

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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Proofing and Editing: How to Make Your Content Less Frightening

Content Marketing Institute

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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3 Easy E-Tricks for Writers, and 1 for Fun

The Subversive Copy Editor

Almost every writer I know has a love-hate relationship with their writing program, whether it’s Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, or a yellow legal pad. Many writers pay thousands of dollars for freelance editorial help before they publish. Scrivener is great for drafting but has limited formatting capabilities. Voice Narration.

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Does Your Novel Need a Copyeditor before Submission?

The Subversive Copy Editor

In the writers’ groups where I hang out online, these queries are evergreen: How do I know if I need a copyeditor  before  I submit my work to an agent or editor? The replies and comments are typically so head-spinning in their range and variety that no one could blame writers for being confused.