Can you proofread transcripts even if you live outside of the US? Kerry Walters, a UK mom and successful transcript proofreader, says YES! Join Kerry in this episode as we talk about working for US clients while living in the UK! And beyond that, Kerry shares – her transition from full-time work to general editing […]
018: Do court reporters need proofreaders? A court reporter’s perspective on transcript proofreading
Spoiler alert: Court reporters need (and want!) to work with transcript proofreaders. Seasoned court reporter Val Melkus joins me on this episode for a frank, honest talk about why court reporters rely on transcript proofreaders and why she considers them an indispensable asset to her job. She also shares what court reporters look for in […]
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a whirlwind of stress and overwhelm as you hustle to get your proofreading business off the ground? It’s a struggle most of us face, and it usually leads to one of two things: either we freeze up or go into full-on panic mode, trying to do everything at once […]
At 71 years old, Deborah had had an extremely rewarding career she had recently retired from, and she was excited to take life at a slower pace. However, watching Netflix all day was too slow for her. She wanted to travel more with her husband and not worry about financial restrictions. That meant she needed […]
As proofreaders, we know the difference between compliment and complement. In fact, as proofreaders, we’re experts at making words perfect for our clients. We look to make sure all the right words are used and that there aren’t any dropped, flipped around, duplicated, or misspelled words. We want our clients’ words to look perfect. But […]
Jill had worked 20+ years in the healthcare industry, but her workplace environment was toxic. Instead of loving her job, she regularly found herself crying, angry at coworkers, and feeling unappreciated. Now in her 40s, Jill had a choice to make. Struggle on until retirement or make a change. And she decided to give herself […]
Do you dream of traveling the world as a proofreader? Or maybe globe-trotting isn’t your thing, but you’d like to take longer vacations, stay in beautiful venues, and visit places that have been on your bucket list for years. And all without breaking the bank. It’s possible! Loni Nelson is a full-time freelancer who has […]
Samantha was making minimum wage working nights in retail. Last Christmas, she sold personal belongings to be able to afford gifts for her kids. She and her husband kept their chins up, but it was tough. Then Samantha stumbled across transcript proofreading, and everything changed. She quit her job, had a four-figure week less […]
If you’ve been thinking about transcript proofreading but still have a few questions to be sure this is a good fit, this episode is for you! Inside, I give fast, honest answers to seven of your biggest transcript proofreading questions: – Can I still proofread if I don’t live in the United States? – How […]
Janet started her transcript proofreading business at 71 years old! She wanted to supplement her retirement income so she could live comfortably and enjoy her retirement years — all while keeping her brain sharp and building the relationships she craved. Tune in to hear Janet’s inspiring story of overcoming her fear of failure, the […]
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