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I’m looking for some reliable sites that offer work for beginner proofreaders. I applied for TextRanch mailing list, and it made me consider if anyone else has any valuable insight to offer?
@misseb should be able to help with thisI’m looking for some reliable sites that offer work for beginner proofreaders. I applied for TextRanch mailing list, and it made me consider if anyone else has any valuable insight to offer?
Thanks, @Jon.
Hi, @wordsbyashlie.
Most of my proofreading work is via the one site you've applied to.
The other occasional proofreading work I do is from a few private clients. I gained those through a site similar to TextRanch that unfortunately closed down last year. When it closed its doors, some users got in touch with me.
I found that site (the one that closed) on Craigslist.
Apart from that, there aren't any sites I can think of off the top of my head (that I've tried). I've seen Scribendi mentioned, but as I haven't personally used it myself, I can't say much on it.
There's a blog called Real Ways to Earn Online that lists 25 companies that hire proofreaders/editors, including Scribendi: https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/editing-and-proofreading/.
Good luck.
Hi. Could you explain what the process is like once you give your email with Textranch please?You're welcome!
No, I don't have a site/portfolio of my work.
Hi, @nate99. The process is different from when I was taken on three/four years ago. It involves taking a test. If you pass that, you're invited for a trial period in which you go through training.Hi. Could you explain what the process is like once you give your email with Textranch please?
Thanks!