{"id":427,"date":"2020-02-10T03:33:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T03:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/?p=427"},"modified":"2021-06-07T03:53:27","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T03:53:27","slug":"how-to-earn-money-by-proofreading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/how-to-earn-money-by-proofreading\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Money Proofreading"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Proofreading is done after the editing and copyediting process. It is to ensure that the writing is polished.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-intro\" id=\"section--proofreader-need\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-intro__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/copyediting-700x700.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-intro__bg-image\" alt=\"man writing on paper\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/copyediting-700x700.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/copyediting-1860x1200.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 768px,\n            \t\t\t\t\t1500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-intro__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Skills Does a Proofreader Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are a few skills you should have if you want to find work as a proofreader:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-icon-list\">\n\t\t\t\n<li class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item__icon\"><i class=\"icon icon--center\"><!-- Generated by IcoMoon.io -->\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"42\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 32\">\n<title>chat<\/title>\n<path d=\"M35.652 14.023c-0.264-0.082-0.544 0.062-0.628 0.325-0.083 0.263 0.062 0.544 0.325 0.628 3.908 1.245 5.651 3.102 5.651 6.024 0 2.599-2.371 4.616-3.783 5.588-0.136 0.094-0.217 0.247-0.217 0.412v3.823c-0.73-0.272-2.003-0.89-3.126-2.155-0.117-0.131-0.295-0.191-0.468-0.159-0.285 0.055-0.576 0.133-0.871 0.212-0.51 0.137-1.036 0.279-1.535 0.279-2.568 0-4.366-0.552-6.204-1.903-0.224-0.164-0.535-0.115-0.699 0.107-0.164 0.223-0.116 0.535 0.106 0.699 2.027 1.49 3.996 2.097 6.797 2.097 0.631 0 1.223-0.159 1.795-0.313 0.178-0.049 0.355-0.097 0.53-0.138 1.869 1.974 3.983 2.423 4.075 2.441 0.033 0.007 0.066 0.010 0.1 0.010 0.114 0 0.227-0.039 0.316-0.113 0.117-0.095 0.184-0.237 0.184-0.387v-4.239c2.582-1.841 4-4.057 4-6.261 0-3.381-2.017-5.598-6.348-6.977zM33 13.5c0-7.696-7.018-13.5-16.323-13.5-9.352 0-16.677 5.931-16.677 13.502 0 4.539 3.211 7.791 6 9.759v6.636c0 0.17 0.086 0.327 0.228 0.42 0.083 0.053 0.177 0.080 0.272 0.080 0.069 0 0.139-0.015 0.205-0.044 0.146-0.065 3.559-1.616 6.479-4.809 1.265 0.235 2.696 0.461 3.994 0.461 9.463 0 15.822-5.026 15.822-12.505zM17.177 25.005c-1.31 0-2.799-0.251-4.083-0.496-0.173-0.031-0.351 0.028-0.468 0.159-2.050 2.312-4.459 3.781-5.626 4.414v-6.082c0-0.165-0.081-0.318-0.217-0.412-2.638-1.815-5.783-4.863-5.783-9.086 0-7.011 6.886-12.502 15.677-12.502 8.736 0 15.323 5.374 15.323 12.5 0 6.882-5.957 11.505-14.823 11.505zM16.5 11.5c-1.103 0-2 0.897-2 2s0.897 2 2 2 2-0.897 2-2-0.897-2-2-2zM16.5 14.5c-0.551 0-1-0.448-1-1s0.449-1 1-1 1 0.448 1 1-0.449 1-1 1zM23.5 11.5c-1.103 0-2 0.897-2 2s0.897 2 2 2 2-0.897 2-2-0.897-2-2-2zM23.5 14.5c-0.551 0-1-0.448-1-1s0.449-1 1-1 1 0.448 1 1-0.449 1-1 1zM9.5 11.595c-1.103 0-2 0.897-2 2s0.897 2 2 2 2-0.897 2-2-0.897-2-2-2zM9.5 14.595c-0.551 0-1-0.448-1-1s0.449-1 1-1 1 0.448 1 1-0.449 1-1 1z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">Fluent in English (or the Language Used)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need a strong understanding of the language and a vast vocabulary. If the transcript is written in a complicated niche, you should have a moderate understanding of the niche. While you won\u2019t have to edit it, you will need to notice if the information is incomplete.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item__icon\"><i class=\"icon icon--center\"><!-- Generated by IcoMoon.io -->\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\n<title>pencil<\/title>\n<path d=\"M0 31.479c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h31.111c0.067 0 0.132-0.013 0.193-0.039s0.116-0.063 0.162-0.109c0.001-0.001 0.002-0.001 0.003-0.002 0.003-0.003 0.003-0.009 0.007-0.012 0.051-0.055 0.084-0.122 0.107-0.195 0.007-0.023 0.010-0.045 0.014-0.069 0.004-0.025 0.015-0.047 0.015-0.073 0-0.040-0.014-0.075-0.023-0.112-0.003-0.014 0.003-0.028-0.002-0.042l-3.16-9.715c-0.024-0.075-0.066-0.144-0.122-0.199l-17.117-17.118c-0.018-0.028-0.031-0.058-0.055-0.083l-3.739-3.739c-0.607-0.607-1.595-0.607-2.203 0l-5.235 5.235c-0.294 0.294-0.456 0.685-0.456 1.101s0.162 0.808 0.456 1.102l3.656 3.656c0.018 0.027 0.030 0.058 0.054 0.082l17.090 17.205c0.059 0.060 0.131 0.103 0.212 0.127l6.713 2h-27.681c-0.276-0.001-0.5 0.223-0.5 0.499zM6.362 10.161l15.687 15.486-0.577 2.002-16.245-16.353 1.135-1.135zM22.816 25l-15.748-15.545 2.437-2.437 15.607 15.648v2.334h-2.296zM25.735 21.875l-15.523-15.564 1.039-1.039 16.211 16.211-1.727 0.392zM22.988 26h2.624c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-2.685l2.007-0.456 2.723 8.37-8.488-2.529 0.634-2.2zM1 6.808c0-0.149 0.058-0.288 0.163-0.394l5.235-5.235c0.217-0.217 0.57-0.218 0.789 0l3.372 3.372-6.023 6.023-3.372-3.372c-0.106-0.105-0.164-0.245-0.164-0.394z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">Grammar and Spelling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have proficient levels of understanding in grammar and spelling. While you can use tools such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.grammarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grammarly<\/a>\u00a0to help, you cannot rely on them to do your job for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item__icon\"><i class=\"icon icon--center\"><!-- Generated by IcoMoon.io -->\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\n<title>magnifying-glass<\/title>\n<path d=\"M10.5 0c-5.79 0-10.5 4.71-10.5 10.5s4.71 10.5 10.5 10.5c2.725 0 5.203-1.052 7.071-2.76 0.022 0.039 0.042 0.080 0.076 0.114l2.151 2.151c-0.18 0.304-0.282 0.648-0.282 1.011 0 0.534 0.208 1.036 0.586 1.414l8.485 8.485c0.377 0.377 0.879 0.585 1.413 0.585s1.036-0.208 1.414-0.586 0.586-0.88 0.586-1.414-0.208-1.036-0.586-1.414l-8.485-8.485c-0.634-0.634-1.659-0.729-2.42-0.299l-2.155-2.155c-0.034-0.034-0.074-0.054-0.114-0.076 1.708-1.868 2.76-4.346 2.76-7.071 0-5.79-4.71-10.5-10.5-10.5zM22.222 20.808l8.485 8.485c0.189 0.189 0.293 0.44 0.293 0.707s-0.104 0.518-0.293 0.707c-0.379 0.377-1.035 0.377-1.414 0l-8.485-8.485c-0.188-0.189-0.293-0.44-0.293-0.707s0.104-0.518 0.293-0.707c0.189-0.188 0.44-0.293 0.707-0.293s0.517 0.104 0.707 0.293zM10.5 20c-5.238 0-9.5-4.262-9.5-9.5s4.262-9.5 9.5-9.5 9.5 4.262 9.5 9.5-4.262 9.5-9.5 9.5zM10.5 3c-4.136 0-7.5 3.364-7.5 7.5s3.364 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5-3.364 7.5-7.5-3.364-7.5-7.5-7.5zM10.5 17c-3.584 0-6.5-2.916-6.5-6.5s2.916-6.5 6.5-6.5 6.5 2.916 6.5 6.5-2.916 6.5-6.5 6.5z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">Attention to Detail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you catch errors in publications frequently, this job may be perfect for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item__icon\"><i class=\"icon icon--center\"><!-- Generated by IcoMoon.io -->\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"34\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\">\n<title>calendar<\/title>\n<path d=\"M34 30.5v-19c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v19c0 0.276-0.224 0.5-0.5 0.5h-31c-0.276 0-0.5-0.224-0.5-0.5v-19c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v19c0 0.827 0.673 1.5 1.5 1.5h31c0.827 0 1.5-0.673 1.5-1.5zM4.5 23c-0.276 0-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5s0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h1.5v3.5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-3.5h6v3.5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-3.5h6v3.5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-3.5h6v3.5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-3.5h1.5c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5s-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5h-1.5v-5h1.5c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5s-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5h-1.5v-4.5c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4.5h-6v-4.5c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4.5h-6v-4.5c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4.5h-6v-4.5c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4.5h-1.5c-0.276 0-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5s0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h1.5v5h-1.5zM27 18v5h-6v-5h6zM20 18v5h-6v-5h6zM7 18h6v5h-6v-5zM28.5 3h4.25c0.087 0 0.25 0 0.25 0.5v4.5h-32v-4.5c0-0.276 0.224-0.5 0.5-0.5h4c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5s-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5h-4c-0.827 0-1.5 0.673-1.5 1.5v5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h33c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-5c0-1.106-0.646-1.5-1.25-1.5h-4.25c-0.276 0-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5s0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5zM22.5 3c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5s-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5h-11c-0.276 0-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5s0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h11zM9 4.5v-4c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5zM25.5 5c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-4c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">Reliable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must keep deadlines and respond to the writer (or publisher) on time. To maintain work, you need to have strong references and repeat customers. If you prove to be unreliable, it will be very difficult for you to find work again in the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>While you don\u2019t need a course to begin, it doesn\u2019t hurt to have one on your resume. Make sure to read plenty of reviews for a course to know if it is both useful and respected.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Money Can You Earn as a Proofreader?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As there seem to be more and more writers in the profession, there is currently a need for proofreaders. If you are good at your job and give strong references, you can earn between $25-$50 per hour. It is important to remember that this is a freelance position. In order to make a full-time living, you will need a constant influx of clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may start off at a lower rate while you build your portfolio. Likewise, if you become truly proficient in a specific niche, you may be able to charge more. Some proofreaders charge per word (usually around $.02) instead of an hourly rate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-intro\" id=\"section--proofreading-jobs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-intro__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/red-underline-700x640.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-intro__bg-image\" alt=\"editing a paper\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/red-underline-700x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/red-underline.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 768px,\n            \t\t\t\t\t1500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-intro__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Find Proofreading Jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you have a little experience under your belt, you may also be able to find work through online sites that offer editing and proofreading services. Here are five sites that you can check out:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-number-list\">\n\t\t\t\n<li class=\"wp-block-number-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">1. Gramlee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gramlee.com\/jobs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gramlee<\/a>\u00a0is always looking for talented editors and proofreaders. When applying to them, be clear about your work history and the type of work you are seeking. The platform receives many applications on a weekly basis. Be sure to have yours stand out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-number-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">2. EditFast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/editfast.com\/english\/editjobs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EditFast<\/a> is a platform where you can apply to have yourself listed to potential clients. Even if you are accepted onto the platform, you aren\u2019t guaranteed work, but your profile or website will be seen by more potential clients.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-number-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">3. Scribendi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribendi.com\/jobs.en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scribendi<\/a> has been serving their clients since 1997. They service a broad range of documents, including medical and scientific materials.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-number-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">4. Wordvice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wordvice<\/a> hires proofreaders to help look over dissertations, business documents, academic journals and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-number-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">5. Proofreading Pal <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proofreadingpal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proofreading Pal<\/a>\u00a0will read over essays, student forms, resumes, books, and any other type of document.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Job Boards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also look through employment listings on online job boards. Set up a profile on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flexjobs<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upwork<\/a>, and other job boards and look through (and apply for) job listings regularly. Be as detailed as you can about any special fields of interest you have. Writers in those fields would be more likely to work with you than someone unfamiliar with it altogether.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-intro\" id=\"section--start-off\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-intro__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-on-laptop-700x700.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-intro__bg-image\" alt=\"man on laptop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-on-laptop-700x700.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/man-on-laptop-1860x1200.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 768px,\n            \t\t\t\t\t1500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-intro__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start off as a Proofreader<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While good proofreaders and in-demand, it can sometimes be difficult to find your first few jobs. Writers want to work with someone who is experienced with the process. Offer yourself at a discount (or for free) to a writer who publishes frequently. If they like your work, they may hire you on their next piece of work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for writers who network with others or teach writing as a process. If they can recommend you, you are likely to find more work easily.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pros of Being a Proofreader<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the benefits of being a proofreader:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-icon-list\">\n\t\t\t\n<li class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item__icon\"><i class=\"icon icon--center\"><!-- Generated by IcoMoon.io -->\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 32\">\n<title>alarmclock<\/title>\n<path d=\"M15 2c-7.72 0-14 6.28-14 14s6.28 14 14 14 14-6.28 14-14-6.28-14-14-14zM15 29c-7.168 0-13-5.832-13-13s5.832-13 13-13 13 5.832 13 13-5.832 13-13 13zM7.5 0c-4.136 0-7.5 3.364-7.5 7.5v1.062c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.223 0.5-0.5v-1.062c0-3.584 2.916-6.5 6.5-6.5h0.875c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5s-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5h-0.875zM22.375 0h-0.875c-0.276 0-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5s0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h0.875c3.584 0 6.5 2.916 6.5 6.5v1.062c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-1.062c0-4.136-3.364-7.5-7.5-7.5zM15 16.293v-6.974c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v7.181c0 0.133 0.053 0.26 0.146 0.354l4.914 4.914c0.098 0.098 0.226 0.146 0.354 0.146s0.256-0.049 0.354-0.146c0.195-0.195 0.195-0.512 0-0.707l-4.768-4.768zM1.9 31.8l3-4c0.165-0.221 0.12-0.534-0.101-0.7-0.22-0.164-0.533-0.12-0.7 0.101l-3 4c-0.165 0.221-0.12 0.534 0.101 0.7 0.090 0.067 0.196 0.099 0.3 0.099 0.151 0 0.302-0.069 0.4-0.2zM25.9 27.2c-0.167-0.222-0.479-0.265-0.7-0.101-0.221 0.166-0.266 0.479-0.101 0.7l3 4c0.099 0.131 0.249 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.104 0 0.21-0.032 0.3-0.1 0.221-0.166 0.266-0.479 0.101-0.7l-3-3.999z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">Good Hourly Rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make a decent hourly rate as a proofreader, and as you gain experience, you can charge a little more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item__icon\"><i class=\"icon icon--center\"><!-- Generated by IcoMoon.io -->\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"34\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 34 32\">\n<title>calendar<\/title>\n<path d=\"M34 30.5v-19c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v19c0 0.276-0.224 0.5-0.5 0.5h-31c-0.276 0-0.5-0.224-0.5-0.5v-19c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v19c0 0.827 0.673 1.5 1.5 1.5h31c0.827 0 1.5-0.673 1.5-1.5zM4.5 23c-0.276 0-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5s0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h1.5v3.5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-3.5h6v3.5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-3.5h6v3.5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-3.5h6v3.5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-3.5h1.5c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5s-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5h-1.5v-5h1.5c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5s-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5h-1.5v-4.5c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4.5h-6v-4.5c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4.5h-6v-4.5c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4.5h-6v-4.5c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4.5h-1.5c-0.276 0-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5s0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h1.5v5h-1.5zM27 18v5h-6v-5h6zM20 18v5h-6v-5h6zM7 18h6v5h-6v-5zM28.5 3h4.25c0.087 0 0.25 0 0.25 0.5v4.5h-32v-4.5c0-0.276 0.224-0.5 0.5-0.5h4c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5s-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5h-4c-0.827 0-1.5 0.673-1.5 1.5v5c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h33c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-5c0-1.106-0.646-1.5-1.25-1.5h-4.25c-0.276 0-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5s0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5zM22.5 3c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5s-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5h-11c-0.276 0-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5s0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5h11zM9 4.5v-4c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5s0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5zM25.5 5c0.276 0 0.5-0.224 0.5-0.5v-4c0-0.276-0.224-0.5-0.5-0.5s-0.5 0.224-0.5 0.5v4c0 0.276 0.224 0.5 0.5 0.5z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">Flexibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can work anywhere at any time. You can work around schedules, your kids\u2019 classes, or in the middle of the night in your pajamas. As a freelancer, you are your own boss and you get to set your hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cons of Being a Proofreader<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-icon-list\">\n\t\t\t\n<li class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item__icon\"><i class=\"icon icon--center\"><!-- Generated by IcoMoon.io -->\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\n<title>magnifying-glass<\/title>\n<path d=\"M10.5 0c-5.79 0-10.5 4.71-10.5 10.5s4.71 10.5 10.5 10.5c2.725 0 5.203-1.052 7.071-2.76 0.022 0.039 0.042 0.080 0.076 0.114l2.151 2.151c-0.18 0.304-0.282 0.648-0.282 1.011 0 0.534 0.208 1.036 0.586 1.414l8.485 8.485c0.377 0.377 0.879 0.585 1.413 0.585s1.036-0.208 1.414-0.586 0.586-0.88 0.586-1.414-0.208-1.036-0.586-1.414l-8.485-8.485c-0.634-0.634-1.659-0.729-2.42-0.299l-2.155-2.155c-0.034-0.034-0.074-0.054-0.114-0.076 1.708-1.868 2.76-4.346 2.76-7.071 0-5.79-4.71-10.5-10.5-10.5zM22.222 20.808l8.485 8.485c0.189 0.189 0.293 0.44 0.293 0.707s-0.104 0.518-0.293 0.707c-0.379 0.377-1.035 0.377-1.414 0l-8.485-8.485c-0.188-0.189-0.293-0.44-0.293-0.707s0.104-0.518 0.293-0.707c0.189-0.188 0.44-0.293 0.707-0.293s0.517 0.104 0.707 0.293zM10.5 20c-5.238 0-9.5-4.262-9.5-9.5s4.262-9.5 9.5-9.5 9.5 4.262 9.5 9.5-4.262 9.5-9.5 9.5zM10.5 3c-4.136 0-7.5 3.364-7.5 7.5s3.364 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5-3.364 7.5-7.5-3.364-7.5-7.5-7.5zM10.5 17c-3.584 0-6.5-2.916-6.5-6.5s2.916-6.5 6.5-6.5 6.5 2.916 6.5 6.5-2.916 6.5-6.5 6.5z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h4\">Finding Work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hardest part about becoming a proofreader is finding work. The good thing is, that as you build your resume and portfolio, it will become easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-intro\" id=\"section--similar-jobs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-intro__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-by-bed-on-computer-700x700.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-intro__bg-image\" alt=\"woman by bed on computer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-by-bed-on-computer-700x700.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homeincomeguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-by-bed-on-computer-1860x1200.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 768px,\n            \t\t\t\t\t1500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-intro__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similar Jobs to Proofreading<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are two jobs that are similar to proofreading:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-icon-list\">\n\t\t\t\n<li class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-icon-list-item__icon\"><i class=\"icon icon--center\"><!-- Generated by IcoMoon.io -->\n<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\">\n<title>scissors<\/title>\n<path d=\"M25.5 29c1.93 0 3.5-1.57 3.5-3.5s-1.57-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.57-3.5 3.5 1.57 3.5 3.5 3.5zM25.5 23c1.378 0 2.5 1.121 2.5 2.5s-1.122 2.5-2.5 2.5-2.5-1.121-2.5-2.5 1.122-2.5 2.5-2.5zM18.732 23.95c0 1.451 0.357 3.271 0.836 4.301 0.98 2.487 2.908 3.749 5.732 3.749 3.694 0 6.7-3.006 6.7-6.7 0-3.593-2.818-6.2-6.7-6.2-4.413 0-5.853-2.371-5.91-2.469-0.020-0.034-0.043-0.066-0.070-0.095l-15.355-16.378c-0.14-0.149-0.358-0.197-0.549-0.123s-0.316 0.26-0.316 0.465c0 9.651 6.436 14.715 11.135 18.411 2.513 1.977 4.497 3.537 4.497 5.039zM4.144 1.811l14.412 15.372c0.268 0.424 2.044 2.917 6.744 2.917 3.303 0 5.7 2.187 5.7 5.2 0 3.144-2.557 5.7-5.7 5.7-2.405 0-3.976-1.020-4.813-3.144-0.366-0.786-0.755-2.423-0.755-3.906 0-1.987-2.153-3.681-4.878-5.825-4.317-3.396-10.152-7.985-10.71-16.314zM3 25.5c0 1.93 1.57 3.5 3.5 3.5s3.5-1.57 3.5-3.5-1.57-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.57-3.5 3.5zM9 25.5c0 1.379-1.122 2.5-2.5 2.5s-2.5-1.121-2.5-2.5 1.122-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.121 2.5 2.5zM20.634 15.471c-0.204 0.186-0.219 0.502-0.033 0.706 0.099 0.108 0.234 0.163 0.37 0.163 0.12 0 0.241-0.043 0.337-0.131 3.535-3.22 7.592-7.915 7.592-15.709 0-0.205-0.125-0.39-0.316-0.465-0.19-0.073-0.408-0.026-0.549 0.123l-10.92 11.646c-0.189 0.201-0.179 0.518 0.023 0.706s0.517 0.18 0.707-0.022l10.014-10.68c-0.426 6.63-4.046 10.766-7.225 13.663zM10.911 18.896c0.257-0.1 0.385-0.389 0.286-0.646s-0.39-0.387-0.647-0.285c-0.211 0.082-0.439 0.183-0.684 0.292-0.844 0.375-1.895 0.843-3.166 0.843-3.882 0-6.7 2.607-6.7 6.2 0 3.694 3.006 6.7 6.7 6.7 2.824 0 4.752-1.262 5.719-3.722 0.506-1.085 0.581-3.46 0.581-4.778 0-0.269 0.762-0.843 1.218-1.186 0.421-0.316 0.856-0.644 1.156-0.982 0.183-0.207 0.164-0.523-0.042-0.706-0.206-0.184-0.523-0.164-0.706 0.042-0.234 0.265-0.628 0.561-1.010 0.848-0.831 0.626-1.616 1.216-1.616 1.984 0 2.072-0.182 3.701-0.499 4.384-0.825 2.096-2.396 3.116-4.801 3.116-3.143 0-5.7-2.557-5.7-5.7 0-3.014 2.397-5.2 5.7-5.2 1.484 0 2.691-0.538 3.573-0.931 0.228-0.102 0.441-0.196 0.638-0.273zM15.194 16.984c0 0.445 0.361 0.806 0.806 0.806s0.806-0.361 0.806-0.806c0-0.445-0.361-0.806-0.806-0.806s-0.806 0.361-0.806 0.806z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n<\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"h3\">Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An editor is someone who works on the overall concept of the piece of writing. 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