Free Masterclass

The 4-Step Framework For Starting a Freelance Editorial Business

Learn how to turn your love of reading into expert-level proofreading and editing skills.

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What You'll Learn:

Proofreading and copyediting skills you need to learn in order to start
Why you need to avoid some massive mistakes that hold people back
How to market yourself and find clients even if you don’t have money to spend on ads
The critical steps to take to ensure long-term success
Plus lots more!

Your Instructor

I started proofreading and editing with no connections or prior experience, so I know what it’s like to be at the beginning with nothing but your dreams and a love of reading.

Twenty years, 1800+ books, and over 15 industry niches later, I’ve discovered the exact steps that will take you from overwhelmed and Googling to confident and professional. In this masterclass, I’m sharing some important lessons I’ve learned about working as a freelance proofreader and editor, and these are things you need to know if you want to do it full time or as a side hustle — from home or anywhere.

As an experienced, working editor, I love helping people learn to do what I do! If you’re curious about growing your knowledge of publishing and communications, while also gaining some serious professional skills, then I can’t wait to help you get there.

See you in class!

Phon Baillie

Founder, Edit Republic
Proofreading & Editing Mentor

This Masterclass Is For You If:

You want to start a freelance proofreading and copyediting business that’ll allow you to work on your terms
You’ve always dreamed of working with words and are ready to get started
Making extra money from reading is appealing to you
You have a knack for spotting errors and want to learn how to turn that into a profitable skill
You already work with content and want to offer more services to meet your clients’ needs

We’ve taught thousands of students how to create a successful editorial business using our 4-step framework. Here's what they have to say:

“My days are filled with helping share other people’s stories and collaborating with creatives on projects I never could have dreamed about a few months ago. My business feels like this wonderful extension of myself, and I couldn’t be more happy to work my own schedule, be surrounded by words all day long, and have the real opportunity to make a difference in other people’s lives.”

Rachel Mercer

Mercer Editorial Services

“My editorial business gave me freedom – to earn, create my own schedule, set big goals and plan for things I would never have been able to afford by waiting on the same paycheck every month. I work how I want to when I want to, and I do what I love every day. That is freedom.”

Nadia Willie

The Scrutineer

“It gave me the confidence to start my own business because Phon provided easy step-by-step checklists to follow. I started my business at the same time as the course and without even completing the course yet, I already have £2,300 worth of work lined up for the next six weeks!”

Harriet James

“Running my business has given me so much more confidence than I’ve ever had before; I feel as if I can take on the world.”

Nicole Martindale

Solutions Proofreading

“I love being my own boss and setting my own hours. Working with authors has been such a rich experience. I get to read for a living!”

Margaret Fierstine

Reliance Editorial Services

“Having my own editorial business has been freeing! I love taking on clients as I’m able, championing them in their projects, and being able to build a schedule that works for me.”

Rebekah Smith

RK Smith Books

“I love knowing I helped an author believe in themselves, get clear on their message, and make their book the best it could be. It’s also been amazing working from home and being able to shape my own schedule.”

Laura Kaiser

Word Haven Editorial

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