I want to be a proof- reader?

Question

I absolutely love reading. Is there any way of becoming a proof reader from home?

How can i prove that i am serious?

Answer 1

I am a writer and it is really difficult to find a proof-reader. You are any author's dream. You can start your own business doing that, just built a web site that reflect how responsible and professional you are and get the manuscripts by email.
Good luck!

Answer 2

The business letter is the basic means of communication between two companies. It is a document typically sent externally to those outside a company but is also sent internally to those within a company. Most business letters have a formal tone. The business letter establishes a permanent record of the information enclosed. The three main critical points when writing any business communications are to identify THE audience, purpose and desired results. In order to deliver an effective communication the needs and interestS of the readers should be researched first. First, the audience must be analyzed and then the purpose can be determined. The typical audience IS ALSO professional. However, it might also include co-workers. These audiences ARE generally required to provide a detailed background about the purpose. Determining the audience is important, as it aids in choosing the right language and level of detail. The needs and expectations OF THE AUDIENCE must be addressed for writing to be effective, so word choice and tone must cater to these needs. The next step is to establish the purpose of the communication. The purpose of the letter must be stated clearly and not leave the reader questioning THE PURPOSE. Writing business letters is used to inform readers of specific information. However, it might also be used to persuade others to take action or to propose ideas. Business letters can even function as advertisements at times. For example, letters from long-distance phone companies sent to those not signed up for their services. ANOTHER EXAMPLE WOULD BE the cover letter of a resume. Both of these serve to promote or advertise. Business letters can be challenging to write, because the readers’ attention can be hard to keep if a letter is not written properly. This is particularly the case if the readers receive large amounts of mail and have little time to read. The last step is to deliver the desired result. This stage is the action paragraph. The writer should state the action needed from the reader. I THINK YAHOO CUT YOUR PAPER OFF, I CAN'T SEE YOUR ENDING. HOPE THIS HELPS :)

Answer 3

Lot's of people love reading, but that doesnt mean that they'l make good proffesional proof-readers. Proof- reading is'nt so much about reading, as about being able to spot minuet mistakes. actually, people who love reading are More likely to get to caught up in the narrative and miss any errers. without intending to be critical, I spotted a few mis takes in your question, so i have some doubts as to you qualifications.

There are 15 intentional errors in the above parapgraph; see how many you can spot and that will give you an idea of whether this is the job for you. (Score 1-5 = hopeless, 6-10 = not good enough to be a professional proof-reader, 11-14 = better, but still room for improvement, 15= Well done, you've got the job!

Answer 4

Actually, I'm not sure you mean the question you are actually asking. I'm pretty sure you mean copyediting (going into a manuscript and checking for grammar, punctuation, references, and so on). Proofreading is just that--reading proofs, which are pages that have been laid out by a typesetter to ensure that the edited work (done by the copyeditor) has been translated properly to what will become the printed pages. Also, there is something called a developmental editor, which is someone with particular expertise who reworks a book based on their knowledge of a subject.

So...that all having been said....the best way to apply for any of these jobs is to simply write a good (I mean NO grammatical or spelling errors) query letter to a publishing firm (direct your letter to the managing editor or production manager) indicating your interest in becoming an editor (specify type of editor). You also could contact a book production company (like an outsourcing company). Typically, the production editor will mail you a copy of their in-house test. You need to edit this work according to whatever style guide they require and send it back. They'll call you if they need you!

I've been all types of editor--but my first love is copyediting. I have also been the project manager/book production editor who HIRES copyeditors. So I know that the thing I look for most is a keen eye and careful pencil. So go slowly and check your work. As far as pay is concerned, I used to earn about $20US per hour for electronic copyediting (using Microsoft Word's track changes function). But recall that I was very experienced, so that figure might be a bit overstated. Pay for paper editing is probably somewhat less.

Good luck with your work!

Answer 5

Hmm... I would look around on the internet or on job websites for your local area? I remember looking around at jobs like a few months back and i saw one for a proof reader and it was 200quid a week i was like thats good then realised im quite rubbish at spelling and pucuation and i dont really read alot... so that was out of the window for me...

Answer 6

We want proof you are serious about this.

Answer 7

You will need at least a B.A. in Rhetoric and Composition also known as Rhet/Comp.

Answer 8

writers and artists yearbook lists all publishers... and the guardian advertises for proofreaders..