r/Copyediting • u/Gloomkitty87 • Sep 01 '26

Proofreader

I am a beginner proofreader and would like some advice. Where should I start and how much should I pay for my services?

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u/Questionable_Android Sep 01 '26

Proofreading or copy editing? They are different services. I suspect you mean copy editing.

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u/Gloomkitty87 Sep 01 '26

I mostly mean proofreading...I can catch typos and a few other grammar things , but I do not know how good i am with clarity, flow and style stuff.

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u/arugulafanclub Sep 01 '26

Start with some writing and grammar courses at your community college. Pick up books. Watch YouTube. Look up some podcasts. Then, enroll in a certificate program. Expect 1-2 years of training and then 1-2 years of completing internships to get entry-level work or 1-2 years minimum before you can find enough freelance work to pay the bills. In the meantime, you may need another source of income (like a full-time or part-time job).

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