You check and improve other people's writing.
The main services
- Proofreading: the final check for spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency.
- Copyediting: improving sentences, flow, word choice and consistency.
- Academic editing: language and formatting for essays, theses and articles, without changing the research.
Who pays: postgraduate students, small businesses (websites, proposals), authors, NGOs and training providers.
A good sign: a first paid job within a month and a client who comes back.
Do it now
Tick it off when it is done. Your ticks are saved on this device.
Quick check
Pick an answer to see how you did.
Your challenge
Check it before you spend
Edit two sample pages for free for a real student or NGO in exchange for a reference.
You are done when:
- You wrote down what you found
- You know whether to carry on or adjust
You report this yourself. Nobody checks, so it only counts if you really did it.