Hey, a fellow Brit! Saw your blogspot and I’d agree with you. And you certainly couldn’t proof-read professionally if you’re lacking the requisite skills. As George says: keep on keepin’ on … You only need one big client to make the difference. Your post on not taking low-paid jobs is spot on. If you’re good, you have to target the big boys direct. Get in their face. Worst-case scenario is they say no. Oo, I feel a blog coming on …

Thanks and best of British. Mark

it’s great that you can draw the line between the two professions. Absolutely right about taking a breath now and then and looking at things from a different perspective.

Keep on keepin’ on and eventually the folks who you are meant to connect with will connect.

George

Nice one!

“You’ll know this is true when you hook up with one of them. They won’t want to let you go. A freelance writer who delivers quality goods, every time on time, is a gem in a pile of rubble.”

Yep, never blow a deadline, submit quality stuff, and they’ll come back to you – again and again.

It’s nice being that person.

Steve

I know this because I have been a proof reader for a writing company and nearly every article was below the standard I would expect.

I finally believe I can charge more for my skills, but as you say – I just need to find the right clients.