Make a Living Writing

MARCH 11, 2024

When it comes to proofreading vs copy editing, it might seem like they’re one in the same. If you’re trying to find a job in the editing industry, you’ll need to know the difference between proofreading and copy editing. Generally, copy editors do a complete in-depth analysis of a piece.

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Looking to get into the writing and editing industry, but not sure if you should become a copy editor? Proofreading and copy editing both fall under the umbrella of editing, and if you like to edit work you might end up doing both. What Do Copy Editors Do? What Skills Do You Need As A Copy Editor?

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 16, 2023

Do you get a buzz from fine-tuning bloated paragraphs so they hammer home the writer’s message? Then freelance editing could be exactly what you’re looking for! What Do Freelance Editing Jobs Involve? As a freelance editor, you’ll improve content for readability or visual appeal. Let’s dive in.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or a new writer with no experience, freelance writing jobs that pay are still plentiful in 2022, 2023, and beyond — if: You know where to look… You know how to promote yourself… And you know how to differentiate yourself from your fellow writers. Let’s dive in.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

The No-Stress Way for Writers to Outline Author: David Carr Source: The Book Designer If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of outlining, or if your mind goes blank whenever you sit down to plan out your book, David’s post breaks things down into simple steps — with a focus on gathering your ideas then getting them into a logical order.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

AUGUST 18, 2022

Almost every writer I know has a love-hate relationship with their writing program, whether it’s Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, or a yellow legal pad. Many writers pay thousands of dollars for freelance editorial help before they publish. Scrivener is great for drafting but has limited formatting capabilities.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Editing and Proofreading. Once you complete the writing of your content you need to proofread it and edit it so that the grammar and spelling are accurate. Once you have some distance, then you can begin the proofing process (unless you have a separate proofreader). Kenneth Waldman is a freelance writer and copy editor.

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