Lifestyle Tips
Discover tips to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Learn how to balance freelance work with other important parts of your life, such as family time and mental and physical wellness.
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How to Deal with Rejection as a Freelance Proofreader
How to Deal with Rejection as a Freelance Proofreader
Published Oct 02, 2021
Last Updated Jul 01, 2024Regardless of how successful your freelance proofreading career is, rejection is inevitable at some point. Whether it’s in-person rejection, a difficult client, or a negative response to a cold email, it can be hard not to take it personally. But you can use every rejection to your advantage if you take the right approach. In […]
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5 Tips to Help You Save Money as a Freelance Proofreader
5 Tips to Help You Save Money as a Freelance Proofreader
Published Aug 15, 2021
Last Updated Mar 31, 2025As a freelance proofreader, you’re completely in charge of your work and lifestyle, including your finances. And unless you have an accountant, you may need to regularly evaluate where you can cut back on spending to make your earnings go further. In this post, we cover five tips to help you save money as a […]
5 Lifestyle Tips to Boost Your Productivity
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5 Tips to Get Rid of Distractions When Working Remotely
Published Jul 15, 2021
Last Updated Nov 28, 2024As a freelance proofreader, you can work almost anywhere. But whether you’re working at home or on the go, you’ll need to make sure you can focus. In this post, then, we’ll offer some helpful advice on how to get rid of distractions when working remotely 1. Think About Where You Will Work Where you […]
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5 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress
Published Mar 04, 2021
Last Updated Jun 24, 2024Stress can be a major problem in the workplace. And this applies whether you work in an office, from home, or on the go. How, then, should freelance proofreaders approach dealing with work stress? We have five helpful relaxation tips that you might want to try. 1. Know Your Stressors We know mindfulness has become […]
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5 Tips for Boosting Your Productivity as a Freelancer
Published Feb 07, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024Freelancing means you get to pick your own work hours. But how can you make sure you get everything done? We have five tips to help freelance proofreaders boost their productivity: Use workload management, time-tracking, and motivation tools. Eliminate distractions while you work. Set up your workspace for comfort and efficiency. Make sure to schedule […]
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Proofreaders
Published Dec 31, 2020
Last Updated Jun 04, 2024The new year is just around the corner and that means one thing: it’s time to make New Year’s resolutions! But what exactly can a freelance proofreader resolve to do? We have a few suggestions for New Year’s resolutions proofreaders and editors might want to try. 1. Improve Your Time Management Freelancers are usually in […]
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5 Reasons Proofreading Is a Great Job for Seniors
Published Nov 26, 2020
Last Updated Apr 23, 2025Are you recently retired – or nearing retirement – and looking for a flexible, enjoyable way to earn extra income? Proofreading is a popular option for seniors and retirees who want to keep their minds active, supplement their pensions, and enjoy the freedom of setting their own schedules. In this post, we explore five reasons […]
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5 Tips for Avoiding Burnout as a Proofreader
Published Nov 19, 2020
Last Updated Jun 18, 2024Being a freelance proofreader means you can set your own schedule and work wherever you want. But this can also make it easier to experience work-related burnout. So, what can you do to stay productive and healthy? We have five tips that can help: Set boundaries to make sure work doesn’t creep into other areas […]
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5 Reasons Proofreading Is the Perfect Student Job
5 Reasons Proofreading Is the Perfect Student Job
Published Oct 29, 2020
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024Proofreading is an ideal student job. Don’t believe us? We can give you five great reasons: Proofreading lets you earn while you study. Freelance work is flexible, so you can fit it around your schedule. You can improve your own writing skills by working as a proofreader. You’ll also develop valuable professional skills for life […]
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Productivity Software: Website Blockers to Help You Stay Focused
Productivity Software: Website Blockers to Help You Stay Focused
Published Sep 27, 2020
Last Updated Jul 06, 2024Distractions abound on the web. And these distractions can be costly for freelance proofreaders, reducing productivity, accuracy, and earnings. If this sounds like your working day, you may want to download a website blocker to help you stay focused. But what are website blockers? And what software should you use? Let’s take a look. What […]
