As a graduate of Proofread Anywhere’s General Proofreading course, I often receive emails from aspiring proofreaders asking “Is Proofread Anywhere legit?” and wanting to know more about its creator, Caitlin Pyle. I’ve already written a review of the General Proofreading course, but I thought it would be a good idea for me to interview Caitlin […]
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As a new proofreader, you’re not going to know the answer to every grammar, punctuation, or style issue you come across. You will need to do research and consult many different sources. To help you find the answers as quickly as possible, you’ll need some proofreading books. It might feel hard to justify spending money
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You thought you’d done all the hard work when you got through the technical side of setting up your blog. But really it’s just the beginning. Now you need to start writing content that appeals to your readers and makes them want to come back for more. Well-written blog content will help you stand out
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Setting up your own business is a daunting experience. Even more so if you’re setting up a brick and mortar business. But that’s not the only option available to you. There are so many businesses you can create from the comfort of your own home like bookkeeping, proofreading, graphic design, social media management, or virtual
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Do you ever catch yourself daydreaming about giving up your day job and traveling full time? Is fear of not earning any money the only thing holding you back? It’s entirely possible to travel the world and still earn money. There’s a whole group of people who call themselves digital nomads doing this exact thing.
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Do you wish you could work from home, but you’re not sure what kind of job you could do? Are you the kind of person who can spot errors from a mile off? If so, maybe you might be suited to setting up your own proofreading business. For years I wanted to start a business
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Do you wish you could work from home and be your own boss, but you’re not sure what kind of job you could do? Are you the kind of person who can spot errors from a mile off? If so, maybe you might be suited to starting a freelance proofreading business. Before you get too
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Grammarly is an online editing program that detects errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice. As well as flagging errors, it also provides explanations for each suggestion so that you can make an informed decision on whether or not to accept the change. Who should use Grammarly? Anyone who writes content that will be
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When you’re starting a new business, it can be overwhelming trying to keep up with maintaining a presence on every social media platform. A lot of social media experts will tell you to just focus on one or two to begin with and work from there. Even though I use Facebook every day, I still
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Are you a huge word nerd who loves finding spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors in writing? Have you considered working as a freelance proofreader? If so, and if you’re anything like me, you will want to feel like you’re properly trained before you set up your proofreading business. Here’s my honest review of Proofread Anywhere’s
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Are you ready to have your document edited, but you’re confused as to what level of editing you need? Does it really matter? Aren’t copyediting and proofreading the same thing anyway? Nope! People often get them confused. Let me explain the difference between copyediting and proofreading and help you make the right choice. WHAT DOES A
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