Do you like to read online? Would you like to make money online? Do you have a keen eye for spotting spelling, grammar, and sentence structure errors?
If you answered yes to all three questions, then you should seriously consider becoming a freelance proofreader.
Millions of blog posts and articles are published online each day. Furthermore, millions of students and workers write papers every day as well. The point: Lots of content is being written by people, so there is a lot of demand for highly skilled proofreaders.
How can you make money online proofreading content?
Getting started as a freelance proofreader isn’t that hard, as long as you have a good eagle eye for spotting mistakes and strong grammar skills. Furthermore, you will need to have access to the right technology — Microsoft Word, Adobe, and Google Docs— as well as how to use said technology, like tracking changes, etc.
You will also need to figure out how and where to find clients to hire you to proofread their articles.
Check out freelancing sites
Freelancing platforms like Fiverr, PeoplePerHour, and Upwork have many freelance proofreading gigs. However, you will first need to pass a basic spelling and grammar test before you are allowed to accept any proofreading jobs.
But once you pass the required exams, you can set up a profile that includes all relevant experience and skills. Make sure to highlight any previous proofreading experience.
What if you don’t have any previous proofreading experience? Well, do you have a background in writing? Many freelance writers end up becoming proofreaders due to their killer grammar skills.
Build your own website
Instead of competing against other freelance proofreaders for low-paying gigs, you could build your own site to promote your freelance proofreading business.
For as little as one hundred bucks a year, you can buy a WordPress.com website and domain name. (There are other website-builder platforms available as well.)
Then, with a little search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM), as well as a lot of promotion via your social media channels, you can drive prospective clients to your proofreading business website.
Just be sure to include any testimonials from satisfied clients and samples of your work for potential clients to evaluate.
Remote proofreading jobs
If you are interested in a work-from-home proofreading job instead of just freelancing gigs, then you are in luck. There are a number of proofreading websites and companies that hire professional proofreaders for remote jobs.
However, these jobs tend to be really competitive and only the very best candidates get hired.
For example, you will likely need to submit a resume and cover letter, as well as complete an application. Furthermore, you should expect to take some challenging spelling and grammar exams to prove your proofreading skills.
Since these companies tend to get a lot of applicants, you will probably only hear back if you have been chosen to move forward with the hiring process. That’s why it’s a good idea to apply for as many jobs as you can.
Check out the Rat Race Rebellion website for a list of companies that hire remote proofreaders.
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