Any suggestions on breaking into the proofreading field?

Sharron Fieber

September 26,2022 at 1:10PM UTC

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Any suggestions on breaking into the proofreading field? I'm a beginner, but I'm competent. Any ideas are welcome!

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LorrdynSeptember 26,2022 at 2:24PM UTC
Goodlord, yes please I feel like I get no where when I apply because I didn't know several places to intern outside of the university offers and it has come back to bite me for it.
Crystal HowellSeptember 26,2022 at 6:18PM UTC
I would google, proofreading jobs online, a lot of options from part time to full time came up. You can contact your local barnes and noble, as they know local authors in the area that might be able to help.
Sharron FieberSeptember 26,2022 at 8:31PM UTC
I live far from anything like a Barnes and Noble, but I know what you're talking about. Local writing groups would be a good place to look. Thanks!
Gigi DevanneySeptember 26,2022 at 6:26PM UTC
Just a reminder, but please make sure your inquiry letters and vita are perfect! Recently, I was hiring for an executive editor position and I was absolutely astonished at the responses that contained significant errors... not just style preferences.
Sharron FieberSeptember 26,2022 at 8:29PM UTC
Thank you! I've seen the same thing in applicants where I've worked.
Monika SimondsSeptember 26,2022 at 7:10PM UTC
This may be out of left field, but I honed some of my writing skills by volunteering for a charity writing proposals to foundations requesting donations. It was a worthwhile cause, and I could put it on my resume.
Paulla Fetzek, MSEdSeptember 27,2022 at 1:08PM UTC
You can also register to Fiverr, a site where individuals can make money doing tasks for others. Also, online tutoring sites (like WyzAnt the one I've been with for 10 years) often have students who need proofreading help.
All the best!
Sharron FieberSeptember 27,2022 at 6:04PM UTC
Thank you! I'm a big fan of Fiverr. I've contracted people to do various things for me over the last 2-3 years.
Sharron FieberSeptember 27,2022 at 6:03PM UTC
Thank you! Good information. I'll take a look at your website. :-)
Rachel SerwetzSeptember 29,2022 at 2:56PM UTC
Great! Let me know if I could be of any other help!