Scribendi

Scribendi is an established online editing and proofreading company that gives qualified editors the opportunity to work as independent contractors from home.

The company has been operating since 1997 and provides editing services for academic papers, books, business documents, websites, personal documents, and other types of written content.

Its editors work with clients around the world, giving experienced editors a way to earn from their writing and language skills without having to find and manage every client themselves.

The freelance model is different from a typical freelancing marketplace. You do not need to browse a job board and compete with other editors by submitting proposals.

Scribendi handles client acquisition, billing, customer service, and other parts of the process. Once accepted as a freelance editor, you can choose assignments based on your interests, expertise, and available time.

Scribendi has fairly high standards for its freelance editors. The standard requirements include a relevant university degree, at least three years of experience in editing, writing, document production, or language teaching, native-level English ability, strong reading comprehension, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Editors also need a suitable computer, Microsoft Word, and a reliable internet connection.

This means Scribendi is better suited to people who already have professional editing or related experience. It is not an ideal first stop for someone who has never edited professionally. The company also uses a standardized editing test during its selection process to assess the skills needed for the work.

Freelance editors are paid according to the work they complete under their contractor agreement. Scribendi currently pays freelance editors once per month through Payoneer. There are no application fees or system access fees, so editors do not have to pay to access assignments.

Scribendi welcomes freelance applicants worldwide, provided they meet its requirements and can accept payment in US dollars. However, availability can change.

Scribendi has a long operating history, a genuine client base, established editorial processes, and a clear contractor model. You should always check the official jobs page before applying because hiring availability can change.