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
40 Ways to Afford Proofread Anywhere’s Courses
I get a lot of emails from people who desperately want to take one of my training courses and start their own proofreading businesses, but they just don’t have
3 Reasons Proofreaders DON’T Get Hired
I’ve dedicated whole modules in my courses to covering how to get hired as a proofreader. What people often don’t stop to think about are the reasons proofreaders DON’T
What’s the Difference Between Copyediting and Proofreading?
If you’re not familiar with the specifics, you may think copyediting and proofreading are synonymous. But they’re not! It’s safer to think of them as cousins — related, but definitely
How quickly can I start making money as a proofreader?
When people discover Proofread Anywhere — or any work-from-home gig, for that matter — one of the first questions they ask is, “How fast can I start making money?” And
Why aren’t you a part of the Better Business Bureau?
I’ve been targeted by the Better Business Bureau to pay for their ratings for years. They’ve even sent me creepy mailings telling me things were unsatisfactory on my website (even
What textbooks/resources do you recommend for the General Proofreading course, and when should I get them?
We receive a lot of questions about the supplemental grammar textbooks we recommend on our General Proofreading: Theory and Practice syllabus and when it’s necessary to get them. The main text
How much money can I make as a general proofreader?
This is one of the most common questions I get from people! They want to know exactly how much money they can make as a general proofreader. And I totally
What’s the difference between the General Proofreading and Transcript Proofreading courses?
Not sure what the difference between general proofreading and transcript proofreading is? What is general proofreading? General proofreading is much more… general! 🙂 If you are interested in freelance proofreading