Working Online From Home As A Freelance Proofreader.

Working online from home as a proofreader is a great way to make a full time living. If you find yourself constantly correcting grammars and errors in stuff your read in newspapers or online, a proof reading business may be perfect for you. In this article you will see what it takes to get started and how you can find jobs as a freelance proofreader working online from home.

A proofreader is basically checking documents for spelling and grammar errors as well as making sure that what is written flows naturally and is easy to understand for the reader.

There is an increasing demand for freelance proofreaders as more companies that publish books, websites, magazines and manuals etc. realize the importance of getting fresh eyes to proof read their material before it is released to the public.

To get started you should set up a website to promote your services to potential clients. A good place to start offering your service is at the freelance directories such as eLance.com, Guru.com and iFreelance.com. There are also proof reading sites online such as TheProofreaders, SimplyEnglish, IvyLeagueProofreaders and ProofreadNow that you can apply to as a proofreader.

If you are just starting out without any experience it may be smart to offer your services at a low price in the beginning, but once you have some experience and your reputation increases you will be able to get up to $45 pr hour.

To train yourself to become a better proofreader, start correcting errors and typos in random ads and articles online, in newspapers and magazines. You may even contact the author of the material and offer your service to them for free or at a very low cost and ask for their testimonial in return. Good testimonials from happy clients are one of the best ways to attract new clients.

Another way to increase your skills is to print out the documents as it is easier to spot errors and typos from paper than it is from the computer screen. Reading the document out load to your self is also an easy way to notice errors and to get a feeling for the flow of the document.

To start your own business working online from home as a freelance proofreader gives you the opportunity to become your own boss and set your own hours.

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It's an increasing demand for online freelance proofreaders and with the low start up cost and the flexibility this job offers, it is a great way to make a full time living from the comfort of your own home.

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