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I turned my obsession with 

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into a fun, rewarding way to make money from home on my own terms. 

typo's and true crime

I turned my obsession with 

want to join me?

into a fun, rewarding way to make money from home on my own terms. 

typo's and true crime

Proofreading is a billion-dollar industry, and back in 2006, I started figuring out how I could carve out my own corner of it.

If you’re here, I bet you and I already share a love for reading, spotting typos, and freedom. A unique combo, right? 

They all fit though!

The “normal” 9-5 lifestyle isn’t for me. 

Waiting for someone else to approve my vacation time or decide whether I could work on the beach? Not my idea of a full, meaningful life.

So I decided to take matters into my own hands and turn my typo-spotting skills into a fun, flexible -- and purpose-filled --career.

Growth

Determination

Kindness

Professionalism

Hard work

A dash of nonconformity 

Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash
Turn Typos Into Cash

I’m here to help you turn your love for words and grammar into a thriving, flexible business.

Since launching The Proofreading Business Coach, I’ve built a career around my passion for finding typos and helping others unlock their potential -- not just by catching errors but by creating lives of freedom, confidence, and purpose. 

I’ve guided hundreds of students in launching successful proofreading businesses, helping them take their first brave steps toward the lives they’ve been dreaming about.

What drives my work isn’t just teaching you all the best proofreading techniques (though you’ll absolutely master those as we work together!). My coaching is also infused with the values I’ve come to know as the true foundation for success:

I’m Elizabeth Wiegner,

 The Proofreading Business Coach

Hard work

Proofreading isn’t a “get rich quick doing nothing” business. It takes time, effort, and consistency to do well -- and it’s so very worth it. That rewarding feeling when you can stand up and say you own your own business and you see money landing in your bank account – that makes the work worthwhile and gives you unmatched confidence in your business and life!

Professionalism

Proofreading isn’t just a hobby or your “little business." It’s a real profession where you make money with real clients who depend on your expertise. I’ll show you how to approach your work with integrity, confidence, and the skills to consistently deliver exceptional results you and your clients will be proud of.

Kindness

When you give others and yourself grace, you will find joy in your work and attract the clients you want to work with. Compassion is good for the soul and for business. 

Determination

Growth and success take time. When your goals feel overwhelming and the work feels hard, I’m here to remind you why you started, give you some tough love so you keep pushing through, and believe in you even when you have a tough time believing in yourself. 

Growth

Perfection isn’t the goal -- progress is! Mistakes and knowledge gaps are just stepping stones to improvement, so I don’t expect perfection. Instead, I’m here to encourage you to always have an open mind to learning and receiving feedback because that’s how you’ll be successful throughout your proofreading career. 

Here’s what you’ll achieve in Phase one

Proofreading came naturally to me, but figuring out how to turn it into a profitable business didn’t happen overnight. I spent years taking courses, consulting experts, and learning through trial and error. Now, I’ve taken everything I’ve learned and distilled it into thorough, step-by-step training that helps you skip the guesswork and start earning as soon as possible (and without the overwhelm and cringe I experienced trying to build my proofreading business).

Here’s the thing: Success isn’t just about tools and strategies. It’s about partnership. 

When you work with me, you’re not just buying a transcript proofreading course -- you’re gaining a coach who’s fully invested in your success. I’m here to help you navigate every step, cheering you on, troubleshooting alongside you, and celebrating your wins as if they were my own.

Because here’s what I know: Your sharp eye for detail, your persistence, and your drive to build something meaningful are already enough. 

I’m here to help you with the rest.

Together, we’ll turn your love for language into your dream proofreading business that fits your life and gives you the confidence to create the future you want to have.

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Your natural skills, combined with a
structured program to develop industry techniques will give you a business that… 


Brings in enough cash to pay off your debt, take your family on vacations, or quit your 9-to-5 entirely

You can do wherever you live (Personally, I prefer proofreading at the beach!)

Allows you to set your own schedule, your own dress code -- your own rules

If burying your nose in a good read, sniffing out grammar errors, and correcting spelling mistakes sounds like your idea of a good time, then you’re practically a proofreader as we speak! 

Learn the in-demand skills you need to build a consistent flow of income as a transcript proofreader

Calling all introverts, true crime lovers, typo finders, and readers! See if you want to become the Nancy Drew of transcripts and turn typos into cash reading true crime while working from home or traveling the world!

Watch this FREE 40-minute masterclass!

High School:

I wasn’t the girl who thrived in math or science, but put a book in my hands, and I was in my element. Grammar and reading just made sense to me.

During school, my proofreading focused on general projects – fixing an email, editing essays for friends, keeping an eye out in the thrillers I read just to see if I could catch an error for fun. 

Back then, I didn’t have a clear plan for the future -- I thought I’d graduate, get married, and settle into a traditional path. But life had other plans. An older friend was majoring in English, and through our conversations, my love for words deepened. I didn’t know it then, but this small, almost accidental exposure to the world of English studies would shape the rest of my life.

A love for words & a glimpse of what’s possible


College Years:

I eventually pursued English Literature in college where I landed a job in the Writing Center. I spent my days helping students sharpen their writing, correcting grammar mistakes, and guiding them to express themselves more clearly. It felt natural.

But then, life took another unexpected turn. I dropped out of college, and I found myself without a clear next step.

That’s when my research skills -- something I had honed from growing being homeschooled -- kicked in. I started searching for ways to make money from home using the skills I already had. That’s when I discovered
proofreading -- and even better! I could make money as a proofreader! 

I started connecting with writers and business owners and proofread books, blog posts, and websites. It was a dream (I didn’t even know I had!) come true!

 First steps into proofreading


The Corporate Detour:

After getting married, I put proofreading aside and moved to Oklahoma where oil and gas ruled the job market. Corporate life felt like the “smart” choice -- the stable, respectable one. 

So I followed the crowd. I got a 9-5 job, then another...and another. I kept moving, hoping the next role would finally feel right.

It never did.

I wasn’t meant for office life. The structured schedules, the long commutes, the dress codes, the bosses, the feeling of constantly trading time for money. It wasn’t freedom, and it definitely wasn’t me.


Chasing the “traditional” path


Burnout:

At one point, I was juggling three jobs just to make ends meet. It wasn’t even about chasing success -- it was just about survival.

My husband’s contract at his job unexpectedly ended, and we were left floundering.

My three jobs weren’t cutting it, and I couldn’t add another job I had to commute to and clock in at. 

I was exhausted and overwhelmed. Everything in my life revolved around working, rearranging our budget for the umpteenth time that month, and constantly checking my bank account to see if we could afford the next bill.

I needed something to make more money that I actually enjoyed in the middle of all the stress. 

And then I came to my senses. 

Proofreading! 

It had been my safety net once before, so I decided to give it another shot.

A desperate need for change


Starting Over:

Starting over wasn’t easy, but I was determined. I invested in training, sharpened my skills, and started building up my own court reporter clients I could transcript proofread for on my own time. I proofed in the morning, during my lunch break and slow periods at work, and in the evening.

I was busy, but I had finally found something that filled me up -- and I was making money doing what I loved and with clients who loved me. 

I experimented with how to market myself, find clients, and build a business that worked for me -- not the other way around.

As my skills and business grew, so did my hope. And with hope came better job opportunities. 

I kept my transcript proofreading side hustle as I eventually moved up to a job that paid me six figures. 

But that six-figure job came with a boss and hours that drained me emotionally and physically. 

Life had gotten bad again. 

It was then I had a realization: This is not how I want to live my life, working for someone else and having my life -- and happiness -- controlled by someone else. 

And just like last time, I turned to proofreading. 

This time, it wasn’t just a side hustle -- it was my way out. My ticket to freedom.

The leap back into proofreading


Building a Business:

At first, proofreading was just about creating security for myself. But the more I learned, the more I realized how many others -- especially women -- were looking for the exact same thing:

✅ A skill they could rely on.
✅ A way to make money on their own terms.
✅ A business that gave them freedom, hope, and confidence.

I started sharing what I knew, helping others step into their own confidence as proofreaders. And before I knew it, my business grew into The Proofreading Business Coach -- a place where I’ve now helped over 1,600 students learn how to launch their own flexible, fulfilling proofreading careers.

Helping others do the same

my journey

High School:

I STILL PROOFREAD

why

Even as I’m busy supporting my students and running my coaching business, I still have my transcript proofreading side hustle where I get to relax on my couch (or on the beach!), tune out the world, and proofread transcripts. 

And I get to proofread right alongside my students! 

See, I know firsthand what it’s like to be in the middle of a dream, wondering if the time, the effort, and the learning curve is really going to be worth it.

I remember thinking, “In a year from now? Ugh, I don’t want to wait that long.” 

But looking back, I’m so glad I took the time to do what I needed to do, even when life was really hard. The truth is, success never feels fast when you’re in the middle of it, but once you’ve done the work, you’ll be so grateful you started.

That’s why The Proofreading Business Coach has turned into such a movement. Because I know that proofreading isn’t just a way to make money -- it’s the gateway to whatever you want to do next. 

Once you learn a skill and how to market to get clients and run your business, you don’t have to stress over being without a job, how you’ll make money, or if you can take care of yourself. 

And that confidence and security? It’s something I want to impart to every student I work with.

Proofreading has been my safety net through every stage of life, whether I was starting over, shifting careers, or figuring out what came next.


Because the truth is, I’m still figuring out what I want in life. But that’s the beauty of it -- I feel brave enough to explore what’s next because I know I have skills that will always support me.

That’s what I want for you too.

Whether proofreading is your next step or your stepping stone, I’m here to help you build the skills, confidence, and business that gives you options -- for now and for whatever comes next.


some of my students' success 

How do you know which type of proofreading is best for you?

There’s general proofreading, which focuses on books, blogs, papers, and more.

And there’s transcript proofreading, which focuses on verbatim legal transcripts.

Both work with words, but they’re both very different when it comes to how and what you proofread, the clients you work for, and the skill and experience you need to be successful.

So which one’s the perfect money-making match for you?

Turning typos into cash as a proofreader sounds intriguing, right?

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Testimonials, feedback, and reviews are directly from students. They have not been compensated for their comments. Success/results/income is not guaranteed and can vary from student to student. Proofreading is not a "get rich" and "get rich quick doing nothing" business. It takes diligence, learning, and showing up for yourself to get the results you want. No coaching, training, or course will give you the life you want to have; you have to put in the work. Your success is up to you!

© 2020 - 2025 Proofreading By Elizabeth | The Proofreading Business Coach. All rights reserved
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Testimonials, feedback, and reviews are directly from students. They have not been compensated for their comments. Success/results/income is not guaranteed and can vary from student to student. Proofreading is not a "get rich" and "get rich quick doing nothing" business. It takes diligence, learning, and showing up for yourself to get the results you want. No coaching, training, or course will give you the life you want to have; you have to put in the work. Your success is up to you!

© 2020 - 2024 Proofreading By Elizabeth | The Proofreading Business Coach. All rights reserved
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions