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Process 11 major file formats – including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, LaTeX, Google Docs and others. Learn more

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Work only with copy-editors under a strict non-disclosure agreement and store all your files behind 256-bit security. Learn more

All online proofreading and copy-editing services on Wordy are done by professional, first-language editors based in the UK, US, and Australia. Each job has its own webpage with a messaging system, so that you can get in touch with your editor – and they with you – at any point in the process. This is great for last-minute changes or when signing off on a job. The messaging page stays open for up to three days after the editor has delivered the job, so if you have any questions – ask them!

Especially online proofreading and copy-editing services are all about understanding the context and concept of your text, and adhering to the tone of voice and rules you’ve already laid down when you send through your document. In our humble opinion, it really takes a skilled, intelligent editor to make the best of your text and ready it for publication. We do rely heavily on technology to make job processing and assigning on Wordy as straightforward as possible, but when it comes to online proofreading, it’s all about good old elbow grease. There aren’t any secrets to it; just the accumulated editing experience of more than 2,000 years. Wordy adheres to the professional and ethical standards laid out by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading in the UK and The American Copy Editors Society in the US.

If you’re representing a company or an educational institution, the chances are that you’re not used to paying per delivery for your proofreading services, but instead receive an invoice once a month for the jobs you’ve actually processed. We can set up an open credit account for you, which will invoice individual users of the account or an account owner. We’re also here to step in as account managers, if you want to set up a copy-editor team to handle all your jobs or upload a house style you’d like us to follow. Do get in touch if you want to know more about our credit accounts for companies and educational institutions.

We provide online proofreading and copy-editing services to clients from all over the world, but as a company we are located in London. That means that tech support and client support are there for you during UK business hours, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. GMT – and as quickly as possible the following business day. In short, we’ll reply to your questions or comments as fast as we can, but do note that headquarters staff need our beauty sleep, too. Proofreaders are, of course, available 24/7.

Several things are taken into account. First, how many words does the document contain? Second, are you requesting just proofreading and editing or additional services, such as rewriting or an express delivery? The cost also increases if you have a house style guide that you want editors to refer to, or if you restrict the availability of your job to a team of editors that you have selected. The best way to get an estimated turnaround time for your document is to upload it for an instant price quote and approximate delivery time .  If the turnaround time and quote are acceptable, you can continue with the purchase and place the order. If not, no further commitment is required.

Most of Wordy’s larger proofreading clients are invoiced for their usage at the end of each month. If an account has multiple users, we can invoice each user separately, or send the invoice to a single point of contact – for example accounts payable. Standard payment terms are 30 days net. We’re happy to help you set up your account, add additional users, upload your house style (if applicable) and set up an editor/proofreader team. In addition, we’ll be happy to sign a service-level agreement (SLA) and/or non-disclosure agreement if necessary. You can read more on the Privacy Policy page , Pricing page , and the editor guides pages for either UK English or US English . To discuss your requirements, please get in touch .

First, we check with you exactly what the problem is. If you have an issue with the quality of the proofreading, editing or rewriting – if you found a number of mistakes, for example – we will remove the editor from the job and forward the text to one of our head editors for a review. If we agree that the text does contain errors, we will ask you if you want a new editor to go through the text again in response to your feedback. We may offer you a full or partial refund based on the number of errors and inconsistencies we find in the edit. Please note that we don’t consider deliveries made later than the approximate delivery time as grounds for a refund. The actual delivery time will depend on the quality of the original text and the file format. To check on progress, you can, of course, always get in touch with your editor via a message on the job page and ask them to let you know when you can expect the job to be completed.

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Every Scribbr order includes both proofreading and editing. Your editor will make direct changes using Word’s Track Changes feature and provide feedback in comments to help you become a better academic writer. See an editing example .

Your editor will directly correct errors related to:

• Spelling (e.g., typos and hyphenation)
• Punctuation
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Academic style

They’ll make sure your work meets academic writing standards.

• Style and tone (e.g., avoiding subjective language and overuse of passive voice)
• Academic writing conventions (e.g., abbreviations and equations)
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They’ll leave thoughtful comments and queries to:

• Indicate unclear text
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Your editor will make sure that your document is well organised and contains all the essential elements.

You’ll receive in-text feedback about:

• Whether or not each individual chapter supports your document’s main goal
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You’ll also receive a personalised Structure Check Report meant to help you identify missing elements in each chapter or section and prioritise improvements.

The Structure Check starts at £0.0055 per word and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

Your editor will help you tell a clear and logical story with feedback on your presentation of concepts and the logic behind your argumentation.

Through in-text comments and the Clarity Check checklists , your editor will:

• Make sure your text tells a clear and logical story
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• Highlight contradictions within the text

The Clarity Check starts at £0.0055 per word and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

Our formatting experts can format your document according to APA guidelines or customise the format of your document.

APA Style formatting

Your APA formatting expert will make sure all elements in your paper are formatted according to the 7th edition APA Style guidelines.

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Note that we cannot make changes to the content of your paper.

APA formatting costs £1.00 per page and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

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Customised formatting starts at £1.95 per page per item and can only be purchased in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

A dedicated citation expert will ensure your in-text citations and reference list meet your style guide’s requirements. This service includes:

• Applying the correct page formatting (e.g., margins and indentation)
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Our experts are familiar with all common citation styles , including Vancouver and APA .

Citation editing costs £2.20 per source and can be purchased separately or in combination with Proofreading & Editing.

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Professional proofreading in 3 simple steps

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Choose a turnaround time of 12 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, or 7 days and select the add-on services you need.

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We handpick the best editor (or team of editors) for the job, based on your field of study and other requirements.

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Use the feedback from your editor to guide your final revisions and submit your work with confidence.

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Our editors can edit and proofread your work within 12 hours so you can meet your deadline without unnecessary stress.

Why choose Scribbr?

100% happiness guarantee

We aim for 100% happiness . If you’re not satisfied with your edit, we will re-edit your work or give you a refund – that’s a promise!

Authority in academic writing

With over 250 free articles on academic writing and 5 million monthly visitors, the Scribbr Knowledge Base is the starting point for many students writing their papers.

2,000-word sample edit

If your document is longer than 20,000 words, we’ll first provide you with a 2,000-word sample edit to ensure the service meets your expectations.

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We have an impressive track record, with 3,558 independent Trustpilot reviews and an average score of 4.6 . We aim to make you just as satisfied.

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Frequently asked questions

Scribbr is specialised in editing study related documents. We check:

• Graduation projects
• Admissions essays
• College essays
• Application essays
• Personal statements
• Process reports
• Reflections
• Internship reports
• Academic papers
• Research proposals
• Prospectuses

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The fastest turnaround time is 24 hours.

You can upload your document at any time and choose between three deadlines:

At Scribbr, we promise to make every customer 100% happy with the service we offer. Our philosophy: Your complaint is always justified – no denial, no doubts.

Our customer support team is here to find the solution that helps you the most, whether that’s a free new edit or a refund for the service.

Yes, if your document is longer than 20,000 words, you will get a sample of approximately 2,000 words. This sample edit gives you a first impression of the editor’s editing style and a chance to ask questions and give feedback.

How does the sample edit work?

You will receive the sample edit within 24 hours after placing your order. You then have 24 hours to let us know if you’re happy with the sample or if there’s something you would like the editor to do differently.

Read more about how the sample edit works

Yes, in the order process you can indicate your preference for American, British, or Australian English .

If you don’t choose one, your editor will follow the style of English you currently use. If your editor has any questions about this, we will contact you.

Yes, our editors also work during the weekends and holidays.

Because we have many editors available, we can check your document 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, all year round.

If you choose a 72 hour deadline and upload your document on a Thursday evening, you’ll have your thesis back by Sunday evening!

Our APA experts default to APA 7 for editing and formatting. For the Citation Editing Service you are able to choose between APA 6 and 7.

Every Scribbr order comes with our award-winning Proofreading & Editing service , which combines two important stages of the revision process.

For a more comprehensive edit, you can add a Structure Check or Clarity Check to your order. With these building blocks, you can customize the kind of feedback you receive.

You might be familiar with a different set of editing terms. To help you understand what you can expect at Scribbr, we created this table:

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Free Proofreading Sample

Try our proofreading services for free.

Deciding to try a proofreading service can feel like a risk. After all, you may have put many hours and a lot of energy into your writing – you need to know the person proofreading it has an eye for detail and an understanding of how to make your writing shine.

That’s why we’ll proofread your first 500 words absolutely free – just enter the code 500FREE when you upload your first document. With this free sample, you’ll get a better idea of what our proofreading service involves, so you can decide if it’s right for you.

How The Free Sample Works

The 500FREE code can be used in two ways:

• You can upload a document of 500 words or less, redeem the code, and we’ll proofread your writing at no cost or obligation to you. 
• You can upload a document larger than 500 words, redeem the code, and the cost of 500 words will be discounted from the total price.

Simply pick the option that works best for you.

Choose The Perfect Proofreader

Browse our editor profiles to learn more about each proofreader’s education, experience, and areas of expertise. Once you’ve found the perfect proofreader for your work, you can make a request for them to proofread your free sample.

After you review the completed free sample, if you’re happy with the work, let us know. We’ll then ensure that the same proofreader works on all of your documents.

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We pair you with the perfect editor based on your document type and subject matter. This means you’re always matched with an editor who understands how to optimise your writing.

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Lightning-fast delivery.

You’ll never miss a deadline with our speedy services: our Next-Day Guarantee means we’ll return any document up to 8,000 words long within 24 hours.

And if you need a faster turnaround, simply select your desired delivery speed when you submit your document. We have three options:

We can also meet custom deadlines! Just let us know what you need. 

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Our pricing is affordable and transparent – the cost is based on the exact length of your document. Check out our pricing calculator for an instant quote, and rest assured that you’ll receive the highest quality proofreading and editing for the best value on the market.

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Our system supports over 15 document formats, making it easy to submit content for proofreading and editing. Click the link below to find out more about how we’ll work with your document.

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Our team of over 750 professional editors includes experts on thousands of topics. As a result, we can pair you with the perfect proofreader for your writing, no matter the subject.

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Our support team is available around the clock to address any concerns or questions you have about your order. This means you’ll never be left in the dark, no matter where you are or what time it is.

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A statement of solidarity from the ciep council, 2 march 2022.

Like millions around the world, the Council of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) has been shocked and deeply saddened by the Russian government's attack on Ukraine and its people.

The CIEP Council stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian Publishers and Booksellers Association , and we support the statement made by the Russian Alliance of Independent Publishers and Book Distributors .

The CIEP is a UK-based professional association with a worldwide membership. Our members work with publishers and writers globally. We therefore know well the importance of the fundamental right to think, speak and write freely, and commend the courage of the editors and proofreaders of Ukraine and Russia in saying, against a background of provocation and threats: Not today, not on our watch .

By confronting the words of intolerance and by fighting the war against disinformation, they have earned our utmost respect.

The CIEP Council commits to:

• Avoiding business with representatives or supporters of the current Russian regime for the duration of its aggression towards Ukraine
• Providing our members with information about what they can do to support Ukraine and its people.

We recognise the limits of our influence, and we believe all organisations and individuals must act according to their conscience and values at times like this.

A statement by the CIEP Council and THE CIEP Anti-Racism Working Group, 13 August 2021

• As a UK chartered body representing an international membership of editors and proofreaders, the CIEP stands with, and condemns the racist abuse of, the authors of colour who have highlighted slurs, stereotyping and other problems in Kate Clanchy’s book Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me .
• The CIEP is committed to doing whatever it can to help dismantle systemic barriers faced by writers of colour, and by those of other backgrounds and identities too often still marginalised and underrepresented in publishing. Challenging books and other published materials that perpetuate racism and other misrepresentations and stereotypes, intentionally or otherwise, is a vital part of that.
• Editors and proofreaders can play an essential role in this. We are intermediaries between authors and their anticipated readership. We can highlight potentially harmful or problematic language and depictions, suggest alternatives, and alert publishers to the damage they do if they allow such things to get into print.
• The CIEP is striving to provide resources and other support to enable our members to edit consciously and inclusively, to ensure diversity among editors is recognised as a strength, and to empower editors of colour to be heard, alongside writers of colour, in and beyond the publishing industry.

To find out more about where we stand, take a look at our ongoing equality, diversity and inclusion work.

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• information for patients and users of health care services;
• corporate content;
• guidance and support for professionals working in the health sector.

These units are also available as a stand-alone Health Editing course – perfect for editors working in the health sector but without the background in medical science.

Find out more about the courses:

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20 years back, when I launched my professional proofreading service, I used to proofread documents myself. But as soon as the number of orders elevated, I hired the best proofreaders of UK and trained them myself. With the growing number of clients, it became difficult for me to handle all documents alone, and hence I divided teams for each niche. However, none of the documents reaches clients until I have finalized them myself. We may say, my trained team proofreads documents, and I finalize each of them.

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UK Proofreaders have been in this industry for 20+ years; I boast that I never had to go through such situations. Since every document passes through my eagle eyes, the odds of disappointment are ZERO. But despite that, I have a free revision policy. I would be very apologetic if such a thing happened and make sure the mistake isn't repeated. Along with this, the team would fix the mistakes, for free! So, you won't be expected to spend any extra bucks and get the paper revised.

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How to Become a Proofreader: the Ultimate Beginner's Guide

This article was written in collaboration with professional editors and proofreaders Allister Thompson , Aja Pollock , David Haviland , and Sally Apokedak . 

Proofreaders are keen-eyed professionals who specialize in going over texts to make sure no typos and grammatical mistakes are present before publication. Essentially, if you choose this career path, you'll be reading for a living, and you can do it from your own home, so what's not to like? 

If you’re interested in having a proofreading career, we’ve contacted some of our top professionals here at Reedsy to put together this comprehensive guide on how to become a proofreader in six steps:

1. Understand the proofreading job description

2. identify what proofreading services you want to offer, 3. take a proofreading course, 4. develop a strong command of style guides, 5. search for freelance proofreading jobs, 6. network and keep building your business portfolio.

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What does a proofreader do? A proofreader does the final check of a piece of text to catch any remaining grammar and punctuation mistakes, spelling errors, or formatting issues before it reaches the eyes of the public. Their services come after developmental editing and copy editing , and make news articles, essays, books, website copy, or any other type of text error-free and ready for publication.

More specifically, proofreaders are often freelancers, and they carefully read documents from many types of clients (authors, publishers, businesses, and so on) to double-check for:

• Typographical errors
• Inconsistencies in style or layout
• Awkward page and word breaks
• Missing punctuation and spelling mistakes
• Any other issues that might spoil the reading experience.

While some authors may be tempted to skip over proofreading to save time and money, proofreading is an integral part of making any text look spot-on and professional. “A proofreader is the ‘last line of defense’ between a book that looks professional and one that is obviously amateur and sloppy,” says Allister Thompson , a proofreader with over 25 years of experience. “So a proofreader actually has a lot of responsibility in the publishing process.”

Proofreaders vs copy editors

An important distinction to make is that between copy editors and proofreaders: as opposed to copy editors, proofreaders are not necessarily concerned with the quality of the sentence on a subjective level, but how well it adheres to grammar conventions and the logic of the text. That means that a proofreader will not go into a text and make suggestions for better ways to phrase things, so long as there are no objective spelling errors, missing punctuations, or formatting issues, for example. 

Below is a table that clarifies the different steps of the editorial process. This applies best to books — in article or copywriting you may have content editing followed directly by proofreading, for instance.

Emphasizing the difference between copy editing and proofreading, Aja Pollock , a freelance editor for Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and Macmillan, says that “probably the main piece of advice I'd give to new proofreaders is that proofreading is not copyediting. Your job as a proofreader, aside from catching outright errors, is to back up the copy editor and make sure the style they've established is applied consistently, as stated in the style sheet.” 

“If it’s clear and consistent,” she continues, “don’t change it without checking with whoever hired you.” Unauthorized and unnecessary corrections at the proofreading stage can set the whole production schedule back and cause further issues down the line, so “as a proofreader, you need to develop a sense of when to stay in your lane.”

🎓 What qualifications do you need to become a proofreader?

While you don’t necessarily need any specific formal qualifications to become a proofreader, you do need to demonstrate somehow that you have the skills for the job. Most proofreaders will hold bachelor’s degrees in fields like English or Journalism and, most importantly, must have a strong command of language and grammar. To that, Allister Thompson adds that a skilled proofreader must be able to focus for long periods of time: 

“A distracted proofreader is a bad one. The eye always wants to skip over text, especially when you're pressed for time. You can't do that.” 

David Haviland corroborates this statement:

“Proofreading is all about focus and attention to detail. Many of the issues that a proofreader identifies are ones that most educated people would spot, if they were paying attention. But maintaining this kind of focus on every line over the course of an entire manuscript, and then doing the same thing day after day, is an acquired skill.”

Further, you should be able to spot typographical or design errors, as you might be working with laid-out book files and not just text documents.

Having a university degree or special qualifications in the form of certifications, though not strictly required, can be helpful in showcasing that you have the skills and techniques clients expect proofreaders to have, and help you stand out during the job application process.

With that said, you can study in other fields as well, especially if you want to work as a proofreader for technical or academic content. This makes the job quite accessible to students, freelance writers , and just about anyone with a sharp eye and love for the written word. You can also opt for vocational training programs that specifically teach proofreading, and which come with certifications. 

💰 How much do proofreaders make?

According to ZipRecruiter, professional proofreaders make around $23 per hour on average. As of 2023, that means the average salary of proofreaders is around $47k per year. 

That being said, proofreaders with more experience and expertise — or expertise in niche fields — can command even higher fees, with top professionals making between $30-$35 an hour. Professional proofreaders on Reedsy, for instance, can make anywhere between $600–$1,000 working on a book, depending on the book’s genre and length. 

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If you like the job description and the money sounds good, the next step towards becoming a proofreader is to pick your niche, i.e. what type of texts and industries you would like to work with.

Since media content is everywhere nowadays, you get a lot of choices. You can work with authors on books, with content creators on websites and blog posts, with scholars on academic papers, with reporters on news articles — the list goes on. With the right background, you can even proofread medical texts or court reports. 

Now, as you’re building experience, you can try your hand at a variety of projects, though the key to getting a leg up is to find a specific niche. Each field has their specific requirements in terms of language and format, so it’s simply easier to learn them one at a time. Moreover, your niche is your competitive advantage when applying for proofreading jobs : clients will appreciate expert services more than they do a melange of barely related work experiences.

If you want to work in publishing , it’s even beneficial to narrow your focus down to book genres, since they can require quite different skills. Proofreading a fantasy novel, for instance, may demand sharp attention to details and the mechanics of a fictional language, while proofreading picture books may present technical challenges, notes editor and proofreader Sally Apokedak : 

“If I proof PDFs with illustrations, I take into consideration the design of the book. For instance, maybe the text is centered and paragraphs lack indents. Quote marks can present another problem. So, when possible, I proof the work according to the interior designer ’s rules to maintain consistency.”

With this in mind, consider where your expertise and genuine interest lie, and work towards eeking out your presence in your desired niche.

If you do not yet possess the skills and qualifications to land the proofreading jobs you’re applying for, you might want to consider bulking up your resume with a proofreading course. Since there’s more to proofreading than just reading and catching a spelling mistake here and there, (and since real-life experience can be hard to come by) we highly recommend signing up to a proofreading course that can guide you through other duties of the job. This is what Aja Pollock did: 

“I took a proofreading class at NYU, just to get some kind of credential under my belt, and a class taught by someone who knows what they're doing is a great way to learn best practices and conventions for proofreading. Someone who's new to proofreading might not think to check for things like stacks and ladders or make sure the folios and running heads are correct; you should be able to come out of a class with a full checklist of things to look for beyond just typos.”

A course not only gives you a head start on understanding style guides (more on this in a bit) and grammar rules, it also allows you to familiarize yourself with editing software and provides a chance to practice proofreading while getting feedback from veteran professionals. Working together with your course mates while meeting deadlines not only shows that you're a team player, but is also a great way to kick-start your networking efforts; a proofreading course is a great place to meet potential future colleagues and employers, after all. 

Of course, each program offers different things: some might be more tailored to fiction proofreaders, others to legal paperwork; some can offer more theoretical knowledge, others come with a mentorship program. The point is to find a curriculum that provides the best training for your chosen niche. Start your research with our summary of the best proofreading courses in the market right now. 

Beyond the work that a course gives you, here are some other options to hone your proofreading skills:

Practice, practice, practice

They say practice makes perfect, so get going! Make an effort to proofread anywhere and everywhere you go (silently in your head, of course). And don’t stop with correcting grammar and spelling mistakes; think about your punctuation errors and inconsistencies in language as well. 

For more material to work on, offer to proofread a friend’s work for free. Be mindful of the context of each piece — is it a cover letter, an essay, or a website copy? What style guide would it follow? What kind of English is used — British or American? The answers to questions like these will give you the standards which the piece needs to satisfy, which is the basis of your proofreading work, as a competent proofreader knows how to distinguish between objectivity and personal preferences.

Reading texts with these criteria in mind can sharpen your skills. The more you do it, the more competent you’ll be at noticing discrepancies and errors.

Take a proofreading test

Now that you’ve studied up and practiced your proofreading skills, it’s time to test them out! There are tons of tests out there, ranging from multiple-choice quizzes to textual exercises, that are great for gauging your ability to find and recognize key errors and inconsistencies. For some quick tests, check out these sites:

• Freelance Writing
• Editing Tests

As David Haviland says: “One way or another, you need to study the art of writing clearly, stylishly and consistently.” And whether that be through a course or through other avenues, you will have to know how to work with style guides.

Style guides are manuals that provide standard guidelines for the writing and formatting of various documents. If you’re going to become a proofreader, you’re going to want to know them like the back of your hand.

Which style guides you learn, of course, depends on your niche and the types of texts you’ll work with. In many projects, however, the choice will come down to the client so, at the very least, you should acquaint yourself with the following styles:

• Chicago Manual of Style;
• APA Style; and

David Haviland notes that he will always ask his clients what style guides they prefer at the start of a project. If your client doesn’t have a preference, you can refer to whatever style guide you feel most comfortable working with.

“It's handy to have a style guide like Chicago on hand,” Thompson adds. “Or whatever style guide your client uses. It's also handy to have a style sheet for a particular project, so copy editors can be encouraged to make those to explain spellings and style choices in the book.”

“I use the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (online edition), as well as the house style sheet if I'm working for a publisher who has one,” Aja Pollock says. “When you start out, you may need to consult these a lot until you learn the fundamental style conventions and M-W spelling. That can slow things down when you're new to proofreading, but it's part of the learning process.”

If your niche is academic or scholarly in nature, you might also want to consider learning MLA and Turabian Style. Knowing these style guides will help you maintain objectivity and follow consistent rules whenever you’re editing a manuscript.

You can find the handbooks to these styles (which are essential resource books on editing for editorial professionals) in libraries or on the internet. Having the one you're following on hand is always a plus, even when you become an experienced proofreader!

Once you’re all trained up in the proofreading department, you’re ready for your job search. But first, a word of warning: beginners in any editorial field will have less access to quality projects in their desired specialty or genre. Do take smaller proofreading roles that come in at the beginning of your career, and always keep your eyes out for opportunities that are adjacent to your chosen specialty. 

If you manage to weather this challenging first stage, you’ll emerge on the other side with the skills and track record to pull you through the rest of your proofreading career. 

“Proofreading suits a particular kind of person who loves language, cares about the fine details, and has a critical mindset. It’s quite difficult to do well, so there will always be work for a proofreader who is professional, reliable and fastidious.” — David Haviland

Since most proofreading services are provided by freelancers — even publishing houses outsource this task often, to be more economical — you’ll find a lot of proofreading jobs on marketplaces like Reedsy or other freelancer job sites which connect you with a community of writers in need of proofreading services.

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Publishing job boards are also useful platforms to check out. And if you feel like working with a specific publisher or a media company, find and follow their editors on Twitter or LinkedIn. Managing and production editors commission proofreading services all the time — they often post something online when new gigs are available.

💡 Pro-tip: Impress your potential clients with these freelance proposal and invoice templates. 

Setting your rates

In most cases, as you’re a freelancer, you’ll get to set your own proofreading rates . Remember not to undercharge! We recommend thinking about how much you need to cover your living and business costs (think office space and time spent on keeping the books) in order to come up with an absolute minimum, below which you should not accept. 

Experience and exposure is too often used as an excuse to underpay, and you should not accept that, especially if you have nailed down the fundamental skills for the job!

Before you know it, you’ll know plenty of people in the industry and will start finding jobs with ease, perhaps even commanding higher pay. But, don’t forget: keep building your résumé and treat everyone as a potential business partner! Make sure your portfolio is always updated and includes the latest projects relevant to your career goals. 

In other words, focus on presenting pieces that reflect what you want to keep working on and cultivate your professional relationships. So if you want to proofread more fantasy novels, highlight projects that involve other-worldly elements, even if they are review articles or short stories. That way, only the suitable clients will send you a request. Or perhaps you'll know a guy who knows a guy who can hook you up with your next project.

And, Sally Apokedak reminds us, even though proofreading is less concerned with the style and flair of the writing, it’s still an art-form which you can practice and get better at: 

“In all proofing, consistency is king because there is some room for art when proofing. Some of it is science—there is never a time when ‘it's’ will be a possessive pronoun, for instance. But some of it is art—some questions could be punctuated with an exclamation point instead of a question mark, for example. So the key is to make a reasoned choice in the beginning about certain gray areas and then be consistent all the way through to the end.”

Proofreading, just like any other editorial job, will come with its challenges. It’s not uncommon for newcomers to have to deal with low wages, competitive job prospects, and long work hours. But if you put your mind to it and really invest in your craft, then making it as a proofreader will be more than worth it in the long run.

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Apparently, 69% of Brits would not use a company if its website featured prominent grammatical errors or spelling mistakes ( source ).

Businesses are cottoning on to this fact. And, with an ever-increasing amount of online content published every day, there’s a growing need for proofreaders throughout the UK.

If you’re the sort of person who always has your virtual red pen ready to correct any mistake, then an online proofreading job could be right up your street!

If you have the skills, working as a proofreader can be a great way to make money working from home . And if you’re looking for online proofreading jobs in the UK, you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of places to find work.

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Freelance proofreading jobs are flexible and require little in the way of start-up costs or equipment. You work on your own computer, at your own pace, night or day. You can pick up as many or as few projects as you have time for.

This makes freelance proofreading an excellent option for anyone who needs a flexible online job to fit around their schedule – such as stay at home mums , students or full time workers looking for a side hustle .

It’s possible to find entry level proofreading jobs online even as a beginner with no experience – although of course, the more experienced or qualified you are, the more you can earn.

The role of a proofreader is to check content written by someone else and correct any errors that are found in the text.

When hired for a job you’ll be asked to check the text for grammar, spelling, phrasing and punctuation to ensure everything reads well and is perfectly written.

When a piece of content is put together to be published, proofreading is usually the final stage before it gets the sign off to be released, so it’s really important that the work carried out is accurate and efficient.

All kinds of people and businesses need proofreading services. You might be surprised at the variety of content you could get paid to proofread:

• Business documents
• Student essays and dissertations
• Fiction and non-fiction books (huge demand due to the rise of self-publishing)
• Legal or medical transcription (specialised fields)
• Company websites and communications

Proofreading is a relatively easy field to get into. Generally speaking, there are no required qualifications to start applying for freelance proofreading jobs.

Of course, it’s a given that you’d have excellent command of the English language, and an eagle eye for mistakes!

It’s generally helpful (though not essential) to have a degree.

There are also online proofreading courses you can take, which can give you a head start in the field. If you decide to take a course, make sure you check the curriculum carefully, as content can vary: some help you hone your language skills; others focus more on the business side (finding clients, setting rates, and so on).

Some companies will ask for a degree or other specifications. But equally, it’s possible to find proofreading jobs online with no experience, especially if you start advertising on a freelance site such as Fiverr.

Further down this page you’ll find a list of websites to find online proofreading jobs.

For many of them, it’s as simple as filling in an online application form. You may have to complete a short test.

As with any industry, you will likely start out on lower pay. But as you get more experienced, you will find more and more opportunities open up, with higher rates to boot.

If you’ve read this far, you’re probably wondering how much proofreaders earn in the UK. Or perhaps you’re new to the field and wondering how to charge for proofreading services.

As a rough guide, the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading suggest that experienced proofreaders charge a minimum of £25.70 per hour . 

Of course, if you’re brand new to proofreading, you should expect to earn less while you’re still building up your business.

In actual fact, rates vary hugely, depending on the company, type of work, your experience and qualifications, turnaround time of the project, and so on.

The popular freelance sites such as Fiverr, Upwork, People Per Hour can be an easy place to find entry level proofreading jobs, because no qualifications are required . But equally, there is a lot of competition, so fees tend to be low.

As you get more and more experienced, you’ll be able to apply to higher quality proofreading agencies that pay better rates.

As mentioned above, there aren’t any essential qualifications to become a freelance proofreader. But here are some requirements and skills that can help you land a job:

• Impeccable command of English, specifically knowledge of spelling, grammar and punctuation
• A computer and internet connection
• Word processing software (Microsoft Office and Google Docs are both commonly used)
• A degree in any subject (English or a humanities subject may be preferable)
• Access to software such as Grammarly
• Familiarity with various style guides (this would depend on your niche and clients)
• Specialist knowledge (e.g. medical, legal, technical) – this allows you to niche down and command higher fees

Ok, by now you have an idea of whether proofreading is right for you. Let’s take a look at some websites to find remote proofreading jobs in the UK:

People Per Hour is a site where people can sign up to look for freelancers, or offer work as a freelancer. It’s not specifically a site to find proofreading jobs – proofreading is one of many services you can advertise.

It’s a popular website so competition can be high, but it’s free to join so you have nothing to lose.

You can create your own profile on there and advertise the type of work you can offer, which gives clients looking for proofreaders the chance to find you.

You can also use the search option to see what jobs are being advertised and apply for any you think suitable. You get around 20 free credits each month to apply for work but sometimes they’ll gift you extra.

It is worth bearing in mind that if you do get accepted for a job that People Per Hour take a commission of around 20% for your first few jobs with each client. It is quite a hefty amount, but keep in mind that this is a great place to seek out entry-level proofreading work.

Remember to price yourself competitively in the beginning. As a new proofreader with no feedback or experience, you’ll have a better chance scoring work if you price yourself a little lower than the others.

But from there, you can work your way up, improving your skills and increasing your fee as you go.

Clients can leave you feedback on completed work which also increases your People Per Hour rating. This is useful for scoring future jobs.

Fiverr is another popular freelancing platform. There will be plenty of proofreaders on there already, but there is always room for one more.

Once you have joined the site and set up your profile, you set up Gigs, which showcase the work you’re offering. It’s worth having a look at what proofreading Gigs are already up – so you can see what people are offering and how much they are charging.

Much like People Per Hour, it is free to join but they do take a commission for any completed work.

Clients can leave you feedback, which is displayed on your profile. You can secure decent feedback by making sure you communicate with your buyer and deliver a top-quality job. This will be useful in helping to attract future clients.

Fiverr can be hard to get started with due to the amount of competition. Keep in mind that fees tend to be lower on this site. But there is plenty of work to be found there – especially once you have a few five star ratings to get the ball rolling.

You can join Fiverr at any level and don’t need any specific qualifications to offer work.

Proofreading Services is a global company, offering editing, proofreading and translation to clients in over 100 countries.

Although based in the US, the company work with US, UK, Australian and Canadian variants of English, and they welcome applicants from any country. They are hiring for both full and part time proofreading jobs.

Proofreading Services offer good rates of pay: between $19 and $46 per hour. To earn the higher rates, you need to be ready to accept projects with urgent deadlines.

Apply online by completing their 20 minute test.

Clickworker is a microtask website where you can earn money for completing all manner of small online jobs. One of the skills they are looking for is proofreading.

Anybody, from any country, can join Clickworker, and they don’t require any formal qualifications. This makes it a great option to find entry level proofreading work online with no experience.

However, you are required to complete some text creation tasks before moving on to proofreading work. This is because the texts you’ll be proofreading are generated by Clickworker’s own users, so they like you to develop an insight into both sides of the process.

Clickworker are not renowned for their high pay. It’s intended for those who are looking to earn some extra cash , and it won’t replace a full time job.

The pay varies by job, but you will be able to see the rate of pay for each job on the platform before you accept it. As you complete more tasks, you’ll be given access to higher paid jobs.

Although Scribbr is based in the Netherlands they offer work to anyone throughout the world and as you can work remotely, there is nothing to stop you from applying from the UK.

Scribbr are recruiting native English editors and proofreaders. They offer academic editing services, so a high level of English is required.

As well as proofreading students’ work, you may be asked to make small edits or provide them with feedback on what they have submitted, so that they can improve on this in the future.

Although they invite anyone to apply, you do need to complete an online test to a high standard before you’re approved to be on their books. The level of work they offer varies, but they’re often busy which means you can pick up proofreading work as and when suits you.

Scribbr estimate you can earn around €20 to €25 an hour, although this is dependent on the type of job you pick up.

It is probably worth accepting that you’ll earn a little less than this when you get started because you’ll need to learn the system and get used to how things work.

Generally, the more you do, the quicker you’ll get – so you should be earning near to their estimate in the not too distant future.

GWriters is another company providing academic freelance services such as proofreading, editing, writing and translation. They are always looking for new freelancers to join their team. 

You’ll need to be experienced with working with academic texts. To apply, upload a CV here .

Polished Paper pride themselves on offering first-class editing services. They recruit freelance proofreaders and editors to check over any work before delivering any client content. Prospective freelancers are required to pass  a 35 question exam before they’re accepted onto the books.

They advertise their current roles via the editing opportunities link on their page and require you to upload a CV as part of your application, before progressing to take part in their test.

As well as operating in the UK they offer services in China, South Africa, North America and Sydney, so you’re likely to be given a mixed bag of jobs if you are successful.

They keep it quite close to their chest how much you can expect to earn, but other online estimates say that you can earn between £8 and £40 an hour, depending on your speed and skill level, while choosing the days you work and the work that you pick up.

Interested in proofreading books? Reedsy is a website that helps bring books to life, by connecting prospective authors with the relevant partners and tools.

If you’re accepted as a freelance proofreader on Reedsy, you’ll create a profile highlighting your skills and experience, and you’ll be invited to submit quotes for interesting proofreading jobs.

You can control which and how many projects you accept. Reedsy take a 10% cut of your fee.

It can be hard to get accepted for Babbletype as they have a strict hiring process and criteria for who they take on.

Babbletype’s main offering is transcription and translation services – but they also need proofreaders and editors to tidy up the transcripts before they go to the client.

They state that they require a very high level of English skills in order to apply. They have lots of work on offer though, so if you feel that you’re a good fit, it is worthwhile applying. It can be a great place to source long-term proofreading work if that is your aim.

Quality Proofreading & Editing are a UK based academic proofreading company. They are always interested in hiring experienced proofreaders and editors for remote proofreading jobs.

D ue to the nature of the work, you’ll stand a better chance of getting work if you have a business, science or engineering background.

If that sounds like you, you can email your CV to the address on the site.

You might assume that Indeed is for more traditional jobs. However, it is possible to land freelancing roles too!

Indeed can be tailored towards searching for jobs per area, but there are plenty listed for remote working too – you just have to look.

Of course, you’ll need a well-written and up-to-date CV that you can upload to the site. Indeed asks you whether you are currently looking for work. If you tick ‘yes’, your CV will be displayed for others to see and contact you if they have anything suitable.

You can also set up alerts via the Indeed website, which means that if any new jobs get listed that match your criteria you get an email to let you know.

For job searchers, Indeed is free to use, so it is worthwhile signing up and waiting to see what opportunities come your way. It may just be the website you land your next big proofreading job on.

LinkedIn is an amazing social network site for business networking and no matter which industry you’re in, you should be taking advantage of it.

Online proofreaders can use LinkedIn in many different ways, with sourcing jobs and increasing their industry network among them.

You’ll see the some jobs advertised on LinkedIn which you can apply for, but you’ll get the most out of it by networking, sharing content and commenting on what other people are sharing.

LinkedIn has an algorithm system that means when you comment on things, you’re seen by more people so it is definitely a website that you’ll get more out of if you’re active.

Often people use the site to find recommendations and seek out people they think could do a good job, so it can be a great, natural way to source work.

Not only that, but you can talk to people in similar industries and pick up tips – which when you consider that LinkedIn is a free to use website is a bit of a no brainer.

FlexJobs is a job searching website purely for remote working. Once on their site, you can search by job title, keyword and/or location.

Although it isn’t purely for proofreading opportunities, you’ll find plenty of jobs in proofreading advertised on the site.

FlexJobs do charge to access their database of jobs, but since all opportunities have been vetted, you can save a lot of time compared to scrolling through misleading ads on some sites.

Much like other job searching websites you sign up, upload your CV and then you can apply for any jobs that you think will suit you. As they’re remote jobs, although you can search via location this isn’t always necessary, so don’t narrow down your choices by being too strict on location.

Anyone of any skill level and experience can sign up and search for work from home proofreading jobs. Each advertised job will tell you the criteria of what they’re looking for and you can decide if you’re a good match.

Pay will vary depending on the job and you’ll see a mixture of long term opportunities and one-off projects. It is a matter of browsing through what is on offer and applying for the ones that best suit you.

Of course, there is nothing to stop you from setting up your own website and trying to source your own work as a freelance proofreader.

Freelance proofreading sites are a great way to get started, but going it alone gives you lots more freedom when it comes to choosing clients, when to work and what to charge.

Lots of the freelance websites mentioned here will have people that you can pay to create a logo for you, set up a website and so on, so getting started should not be too costly.

Create yourself a Facebook page too and invite your friends and family – particularly useful if you’ve worked in an industry that needs proofreaders before and can use this to network out to suitable contacts.

You probably won’t find proofreading work comes piling in when you first set up your own website, but keep at it – working on SEO, creating blog posts and spreading the word and with a little bit of luck you’ll be able to start sourcing online proofreading jobs this way.

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