How You Can Turn Your Irritating Pickiness Into a Paycheck
Do your friends and family know not to make any grammatical errors in your presence? No? Just me? Hahahahaha! I know I’m not alone, so I have to tell you that this is actually a sought after attribute. You can, of course, go out into the world and market yourself as a professional proofreader, but it is worth it to go through Caitlin Pyle’s training at Proofread Anywhere. She has created a course that helps you learn the fundamentals of proofreading. This is a different need than full-on editing, and it actually fits well into the life of homeschool moms. You will need focus and attention in order to complete the assignments and tests as well as once moving forward as a paid proofreader, but it doesn’t require the time, level of skill and attention, or increased focus that editing requires.
You think you know a lot about grammar, spelling, and punctuation, especially as a homeschool mom, until you go through the assignments in Caitlin’s course. It’s actually fantastic and fun if this is really your jam. If it isn’t, you may well find yourself frustrated moving through the modules. However, there is purpose to this frustration and a community to share it with. As an enrolled student, you are able to join several Facebook Groups that are aimed at supporting you through this journey of learning and relearning. Once you’ve graduated, there is another group for alumni to get support when heading out into the great big world with your skills certified and your confidence boosted by the practice and verification.
I am working my way through the course and am currently completing the practice essays before taking the final exam. It is rigorous and challenging, but it will definitely be worth it. Other modules covered include setting up your website, networking, and finding jobs/offering services as well as setting your pay rate and help for once you have the job. There is lifetime access to the course and its materials, so you will always have a place to go to brush up your skills and find answers to your questions.
If this seems like something that could work for you, click here to watch Caitlin’s free webinar. Stick around for the whole thing, because she has an amazing offer at the end. Happy proofreading!