A proofreader is someone who examines written content such as articles, essays and other documents for grammatical, typographical, punctuation and formatting errors. As a proofreader, you’ll be responsible for correcting most of these mistakes and drawing attention to others. You’ll need excellent written skills and impeccable attention to detail to spot even the smallest of errors, such as an extra space.
There’s a high demand for proofreaders, as the removal of small errors can dramatically increase the professionalism of a document. Translation agencies frequently look for bilingual proofreaders to check the consistency and accuracy of a translation by checking a text side-by-side with the original.
For skilled writers, proofreading requires little effort and is easy to do from home. Sites such as PureContent and Scribe Media frequently advertise for editing and proofreading roles. Some proofreaders make lots of money a month on Scribe Media alone. To speed up and hone your service, consider using software such as Hemingway, Zenpen and Grammarly.