Comments on: How to Become a Proofreader and Make Money from Anywhere

By: Ben Huber

Ben Huber — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:40:16 +0000

In reply to Jessica Poff. Proofreading is definitely a legit side hustle, and can certainly help you make some extra money to help pay off debt. There are affordable courses on Coursera or Skillshare, or you can take a more advanced course that teaches you the skills + how to get clients, like Caitlin's, mentioned in this blog article!

By: Jessica Poff

Jessica Poff — Tue, 10 May 2022 18:30:45 +0000

I am looking for ways to help my family get out of debt and interested in proofreading.

By: Louis

Louis — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:12:30 +0000

I am an experienced applied linguist and I wish to get more exposure in proofreading, editing, and translation (French-English). This looks perfect!

By: Kevin de La Tour

Kevin de La Tour — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:45:02 +0000

Hi Jen,
That was a *really* nice piece.
As a professional copyeditor, proofreader, and writer, I endorse everything you wrote.
The only thing I have to add is that, nowadays, with things so very digital and everyone multitasking, I find that the distinction between proofreading and copyediting blurs and one often ends up being a proofreading copyeditor (or vice versa).
As for myself, it becomes a matter of principle to not let anything slip through the cracks.

By: Ben Huber

Ben Huber — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:23:38 +0000

In reply to Lexford Johnson.

The easiest way would be to create a profile on a site like Upwork that showcases your experience. You may consider setting your rates on the lower side for a few gigs to gain experience with how their system works/earn reviews from clients and then steadily raise them to be more in line with your worth. (Don’t hugely undercut yourself, but it may be easier to find that first 1-2 gigs in that way). Once you have a few dozen hours of work under your belt [and a few good ratings], optimizing your profile to stand out in search will help you land more gigs.

That said, if it’s a serious ambition/you have a small amount of disposable income, the training classes mentioned in this article will help you scale the gig/find clients much easier. They teach systems for managing a freelance business + help you think of places/give you scripts for landing higher-paying, retainer-like clients.

Hope that helps!

By: Lexford Johnson

Lexford Johnson — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:20:04 +0000

I am a retired educator, and I am interested in using some of my time doing proofreading…how can I get started?

By: Joe F.

Joe F. — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:57:57 +0000

I have 20+ years as a Senior Secretary and Executive Secretary. I have a great passion for proofreading documents.
I am anxious to get started in this new career and look forward to putting my experience, and skills, to practice. Thank you!

By: Bryanna Keith

Bryanna Keith — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:48:12 +0000

I’m interested in proofreading. Could you help me get started?

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:23:21 +0000

I have been devouring scholarly papers for forty years, as a quirky hobby. It is great because I don’t have to endure the redundant background information common in other writing. These works offer cutting edge breakthrough knowledge that is addicting. Is that enough to draw writers to me as a proofreader?

By: Lynn Huma

Lynn Huma — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:23:01 +0000

Hi Jen, my name is Lynn. I am grateful for the information you have shared. I really need to find some work proofreading online. I have been out of work for almost 7 years caring for my son who has autism spectrum disorder. It would be nice to be able to earn some income too and be helpful economically.

Thanks,
Lynn