Freelance Editing Jobs
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Copy editing is the key, final step when publishing any written material – thus there are innumerable freelance editing jobs available. So if you're a freelance writer and you find that you're especially skilled at proofreading, then why not get a freelance editing job?
If you're one of those folks who shudder at the sight of a misspelled word, sentence fragment, or misplaced hyphen, you just might be great at copy editing. And if you enjoy being your own boss and working from home, it may serve you to browse the many freelance editing jobs out there!
If you think you have the discipline to be self-employed, then a freelance proofreading job might be ideal for you. Every copy needs to be edited. Whether you're editing content for a website, brochure, book, pamphlet, or just a simple flier, you are playing an incredibly important role. Every company needs to have their goals and products articulated competently and a copy editor makes sure of this.
But if you want to take part in this active market of freelance editing, you must actively pursue freelance editing jobs. An excellent way to do this is to use the many online resources at your fingertips. Freelance Work Exchange is an extensive, well-organized database that pairs up employers with freelancers. Essentially, if you want to find out what kind of editing gigs are available, you can browse the different employers who are looking to hire freelancers.
Build up an impressive portfolio and use directories like this one and you'll find yourself with a consistent paycheck! As long as businesses use the written word to sell products and communicate with employees and customers, freelance editing jobs will be plentiful. So if you're a good writer and an even better proofreader and are tired of clocking in and clocking out and wearing a uniform to work, then take a look at the Go Freelance to see what opportunities are out there!
Testimonials
"I took a chance one day when I was flush and sent a few bucks to gain access to the Go Freelance Professional Edition. Since then, I've edited a sales letter, a follow-up letter, an 11-page Web site, and a brochure. I'm 'on call' to do pinch-hit proofreading for a medical newsletter editor in Florida ..and I've landed a gig editing a new Canadian magazine coming out this fall. All this from taking a chance on Go Freelance."
Karyn Martin
"Once again, you guys have come through with incredible results. Our job post definitely produced the type and quality of person we needed, and we found who we were looking for quickly. From now on, you're my first choice when I need to hire someone."
Steve Brownrigg, The Newsletter Company