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FAQs, Proofreading

Do you need a proofreading business coach to make money as a proofreader?

As a professional proofreader who also coaches other proofreaders, I know this to be true:  You don’t have to have a proofreading business coach to start your business, but if you want to be successful – make money, work anywhere and anytime you want – with the least amount of stress, overwhelm, and wasted time, […]

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The best practical gift ideas for proofreaders

Proofreading has such a flexible, work-wherever lifestyle that it doesn’t require many office supplies, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few things you can get to make your proofreading side hustle even more enjoyable! If you’re a proofreader and need to send a subtle hint to your significant other about what you’d like for […]

General proofreading, Proofreading, Transcript proofreading

18 ways to improve your focus as a proofreader

When life’s going a million miles an hour and your brain wants to bounce from one thing to the next, it’s hard to quiet the busyness around you so you can focus on proofreading. I’ve been proofing for years and to this day, I can still struggle with staying focused. But I’ve found ways to […]

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How to make your own proofreading luck

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Your proofreading side hustle won’t start or succeed by waiting around on luck. It needs YOU to make it happen! Waiting on luck is leaving your success up to something you don’t have to work on. You take the power of success out of your hands and put it […]

FAQs, Proofreading, Transcript proofreading FAQs

FAQ: Can I be a transcript proofreader and live in Canada, the UK, or anywhere in the world?

Location doesn’t matter as a transcript proofreader! That’s because transcripts are sent digitally so you can send and receive jobs from wherever you live or travel to. That means if you live halfway around the globe in the UK, for example, you can still proofread for court reporters in the United States…with some important caveats. […]

Proofreading, Transcript proofreading

When marketing isn’t your cup of tea

Transcript proofreading is fun. You get to read for a living. You get to work on your own schedule. You get paid to fix typos. And you get to work with awesome clients. What’s not to love? But there is that seemingly hard part that nobody looks forward to: marketing. For most of us, aside […]

FAQs, Proofreading, Transcript proofreading FAQs

Transcript proofreading is more than just a side hustle

Learning how to proofread transcripts, how to set up your business, and how to get clients takes work! You have to make time for it and be diligent to make your proofreading business successful. And while you can make some amazing money as a part-time or full-time proofreader, it’s not a “get rich quick doing […]

General proofreading, Proofreading, Transcript proofreading

Are you making this mistake as a proofreader?

As proofreaders, our specialty is fixing mistakes – and the world is full of them! If we see an error, we want to fix it. That’s what makes us good at what we do. We notice details most people don’t, and we’re excited to use that skill to help others improve their work and look […]

FAQs, Proofreading

What tools do you need to start your proofreading business?

You don’t need many tools to get started as a proofreader! (And you probably have some of these already!)  Internet connection  Besides needing internet to communicate with clients and receive/send back jobs, it’s also helpful when you’re working on a proofreading job.  A lot of your proofreading resources to look up grammar rules, spellings, word […]

FAQs, Proofreading

FAQ: I’m already a general proofreader. Do I need more training to be a transcript proofreader?

Are you already a general proofreader working with content like books, websites, emails, and social media posts? If so, you know how satisfying it is to fix grammar errors and typos and work with clients to make their work look amazing. We grammar experts put the pro in proofing! Since you’re a general proofreader and […]

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!

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