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On average, freelancers earn around $12?16 per hour with Proofed once they have proofread enough documents to be able to work with confidence. This can rise to as much as $18?24 per hour as they gain more experience, take on add-on services, and work on a wider range of documents and projects.

Ten pages an hour is a pretty good clip for copyediting fiction. I'm usually below that when you average my main pass and proofing pass, but at ten pages per hour that 300-page manuscript would require thirty hours of work.

Use social media to network and advertise your work. Join a proofreading society to connect with other freelancers and potential clients. Research potential clients and reach out to them directly. Do extra training so you can prove your credentials to clients.

You'll need: to be thorough and pay attention to detail. knowledge of English language. excellent verbal communication skills. the ability to use your initiative. the ability to work well with others. excellent written communication skills. persistence and determination. to be flexible and open to change.

Proofreading ProofreadingMedian Rate Per HourMedian Rate Per WordProofreading, Fiction$31?$35/hr$.02?$.029/wdProofreading, nonfiction$36?$40/hr$.02?$.029/wdProofreading, business/sales$41?$45/hr$.04?$.049/wdProofreading, medical/STEM$41?$45/hr$.03?$.039/wd

Most talented proofreaders charge editing fees. The average proofreading rate per word is $0.013-$0.016. That's equal to about $13-$16 per 1000 words. But the rates may depend on several factors, including the turnaround time, proofreader's expertise, and the genre of writing.

You should also pay attention to what other proofreaders in your country typically charge for their services. No matter where you live, you need to have a good idea of the market rate for the service you're offering. At the time of writing, many beginner proofreaders charge a base rate of $. 01 per word.