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Editorial Guidelines

How to Become a Proofreader:
Qualifications, Resources, and More

Written by:

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Jessica is a writer for SideHustles.com. Her side hustles include freelance academic writing and editing, which she's done for 10+ years, as well as math and EFL tutoring, both on online platforms and in person.

Experts in this article:

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Sarah Larson

Freelance Proofreader

Sarah is a professional proofreader who has been operating her own business, Sarah Proofreads, for 4 years. She has worked with several notable clients, including Lavender Ocean, The Bookish Box, The Collective Press, and Wall Street Translations.

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Catherine Turner

Founder of Turner Proofreading

Catherine has 8+ years of copyediting and proofreading experience. She has been running her own business, Turner Proofreading, since 2017. She is a member of the Editorial Freelance Association and has earned several professional proofreading certificates.

Earn

$0.02–$0.049/word

Startup Time

Fast

Startup Costs

None

Remote-Friendly

Yes

College Required

No

Certification Required

No