A number of our online proofreading course students have succeeded – see this example
One of the keys, though is to keep keep start-up costs fairly low.
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It’s also important to have the right software. That means you will definitely need Microsoft Word to carry out the proofreading work.
Its tools, like Track Changes, are a fundamental part of a proofreader’s toolkit, and most clients use it.
Apart from needing the tools, you may look unprofessional if you use free programmes like OpenOffice … they have a ‘cheap’ reputation.
However, you can buy the online version of Word for a fairly low monthly subscription – see details
You don’t have to fork out hundreds like you used to. It’s worth taking purchasing the most up-to-date version Microsoft Office to reassure potential clients that you have credibility.
See our online proofreading courses