Kickstart a Freelance Editor & Proofreader Career on Upwork

Watch Kickstart a Freelance Editor & Proofreader Career on Upwork

  • 2017
  • 1 Season

Do you want to make side income from home in your spare time? Do you have a good eye for detail? Become an editor and proofreader on the biggest freelance site in the world, Upwork. In this course, I use my own experience on Upwork to show you how to get up to speed quickly as an editing and proofreading category freelancer.

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Lifestyle Issues of the Online Editor and Proofreader
20. Lifestyle Issues of the Online Editor and Proofreader
January 1, 2017
In this video I explain some of the lifestyle problems that face the online editor and proofreader.
What to do if a Client Wants Substantive Editing
19. What to do if a Client Wants Substantive Editing
January 1, 2017
Substantive editing is the most time-consuming, and should be the best paid, type of freelance editing. In this video I explain it and discuss its possibilities and challenges.
Use these 6 Practical Tips to Ensure Success
18. Use these 6 Practical Tips to Ensure Success
January 1, 2017
In this video I provide 6 practical tips to use when editing that will please clients.
One Editing Philosophy that Keeps Clients Happy
17. One Editing Philosophy that Keeps Clients Happy
January 1, 2017
This video explains effective editing through the metaphors of speed bumps and weeding the garden.
More Approaches and Processes
16. More Approaches and Processes
January 1, 2017
In this video I provide tips for success as a freelance editor and proofreader, including advice on effective processes.
Start Strong with these Approaches and Philosophies
15. Start Strong with these Approaches and Philosophies
January 1, 2017
In this video, I explain some macro-level approaches and philosophies for success on Upwork, particularly related to client expectations.
Develop a Stable of Repeat Clients
14. Develop a Stable of Repeat Clients
January 1, 2017
Bidding's a pain, so as I explain in this video, it's important to develop repeat clients. I'll show you how.
The Power of Good Ratings
13. The Power of Good Ratings
January 1, 2017
Starting out on Upwork can be difficult since you'll have little or no ratings from clients. Ratings build trust. I explain the importance of good ratings and how to expedite the process of getting them.
How Much Should I Bid?
12. How Much Should I Bid?
January 1, 2017
This video outlines pricing strategies to beat the competition for editing and proofreading contracts.
Bidding Principles to Win
11. Bidding Principles to Win
January 1, 2017
In this video I provide bidding principles that will help you beat other freelancers in the bidding process.
How to Write Effective Bid Proposals and Cover Letters
10. How to Write Effective Bid Proposals and Cover Letters
January 1, 2017
In this video, I explain the importance of the cover letter and what to write to the client.
How to Find Work
9. How to Find Work
January 1, 2017
In this video, I explain how to find work on the jobs page as well as the pitfalls that come with some clients' jobs.
The Key Elements in the Upwork Profile Page
8. The Key Elements in the Upwork Profile Page
January 1, 2017
This video explains the profile page and then argues why it's not that important. Still, you need to fill out your profile a little bit.
How to Avoid Long Payment Delays
7. How to Avoid Long Payment Delays
January 1, 2017
In this video, I explain the payment delays inherent to Upwork and how to reduce them.
How to Get Paid
6. How to Get Paid
January 1, 2017
This video lecture explains how to link your PayPal account to your Upwork account and then get paid. It's not as easy as it seems!
Freelancer and Agency Account Types
5. Freelancer and Agency Account Types
January 1, 2017
This video explains the two main account types on Upwork, the features of each, and why you may want to pay for an Agency account.
The Challenge of Beginning
4. The Challenge of Beginning
January 1, 2017
This video argues that starting on Upwork is challenging, but certain strategies will help you move past the beginning stage.
Introduction to Freelancing on Upwork
3. Introduction to Freelancing on Upwork
January 1, 2017
This video explains the basics of the Upwork marketplace.
My Earnings Report
2. My Earnings Report
January 1, 2017
In this video, I present my monthly earnings on Upwork. This information shows what earnings are possible as a part-time freelancer editor and proofreader on Upwork.
Course Overview and Instructor Information
1. Course Overview and Instructor Information
January 1, 2017
This video outlines the sections of the course and introduces the instructor.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2017