I’m not going to perpetuate the widespread myth that it’s easy to make a solid income working remotely… because it’s not! And the highest paying work-from-anywhere jobs are especially challenging. Sure, there are
How Ann Went from Fear of Failure to Fully Booked
Many of us spend too much time worrying about what will happen if we don’t get any proofreading clients. So much so that we don’t even try to get any
Funny Dangling Modifiers: How to Identify and Fix Them
You all know I enjoy a good laugh at some of the grammar and punctuation faux pas out there. Hey, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em! Funny dangling modifiers
6 Language-Related Skills You Need to Get More Freelance Clients
So you want to be a successful freelancer? You might think that all you need to be successful is above-average grammar skills, but working with clients involves a lot more
4 Men Who Are Killing It as Freelance Proofreaders
A large portion of the readership of this blog are women from all walks of life — stay-at-home moms, retirees, new graduates, etc. But I know there are also a
Single Quotes vs. Double Quotes: When Should You Use Them?
Single vs. double quotes — knowing which one to use can be tricky! Do you know when to use single quotation marks? What about double quotation marks? I’ve talked/ranted about
What is Proofreading and How to Become a Proofreader with No Experience
Do you know what I’ve just realized? I’ve been running a proofreading blog for six years and I’ve never done a basic “What is proofreading?” blog post! Whoops! I
How to Become a Proofreader without a Degree
One question I get asked a lot is “Can I become a proofreader without a degree?” Or even more specifically “Do I need an English degree to become a
Writing a Romance Novel: A Unique and Profitable Side Hustle
Today I want to tell you about a unique side hustle that can help you get out of debt, costs $0 to start, and that you can do from anywhere.
12 Common Homophones You Need to Know If You Want to Be a Proofreader
We’ve all had that moment. Your eyes are weak. You’re tired. You’ve been proofreading for hours, and you come across something that just doesn’t look right, but you can’t
Get Better at Grammar: Expert Interview with Grammar Lion
Ever wondered what it takes to get better at grammar? Worried that grammar apps have replaced human proofreaders? Intrigued by how one becomes a grammarian? We’re answering these questions