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Proofreading

If you have a love for words and enjoy finding mistakes in others’ content, then this might be a great freelance niche for you! In this workshop, you'll learn the key distinction between proofreading & copy-editing & review the most common errors to watch out for. You'll also learn four key types of editing to master.

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16 LESSONs2.5 H3 TEMPLATEsADDED 2020
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What you learn

Self-paced video, with the handouts and worksheets each module needs.

Taught by Craig Cannings, Chief Learning Officer, Freelance University

  1. Become A Proofreader Handout (PDF)
  2. Intro to Proofreading
  3. Editor vs. Proofreader
  4. Structural Editing
  5. Stylistic Editing
  6. Copyediting
  7. Proofreading
  8. Craft an Effective Editing Process
  9. Hone Your Proofreading Skills
  10. Build Your Proofreading Toolbox
  11. Determine Your Proofreading Niche
  12. Create Proofreading Services & Set Rates
  13. [TUTORIAL] Bonus Video with Jena
  14. Editing Tool Guide (PDF)
  15. Proofreading Gigs Guide (PDF)
  16. Editing Checklist (PDF)
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3 templates you keep

Checklists, worksheets and guides — yours to download and use with clients. Every module's slide handout comes too.

  • Editing Tool Guide
  • Proofreading Gigs Guide
  • Editing Checklist
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