Something that has been in trend recently is financial knowledge, gone are the days where you had only one income source and needed no side hustles. If you love reading and want to turn it into a side hustle through which you can passively earn, there are several jobs and services that you can consider.
Proofreading
Proofreading is the process of thoroughly examining a text for errors before it is published or shared. It is the final stage of the writing process, during which you correct minor spelling and punctuation errors, typos, formatting problems, and inconsistencies.
Oftentimes Publishing houses, self-published authors, and anyone who writes anything for the public needs good proofreaders to go through their works as they may lack the time to do so. One of the best parts of being a part-time proofreader is that you can work from anywhere and anytime like your home while traveling, or in your favorite cafe while sipping some good coffee.
You can develop the skill and be a skilled proofreader just by training yourself for a few weeks and can earn more than Rs. 10-15K per month as a side hustle. You can easily find freelancing proofreading jobs over the internet on websites like Internshala, Hiresine, and Upwork.
Copyeditor
Copyediting is a more specialized form of proofreading. Copy Editors make more major revisions in addition to fixing mistakes and correcting spelling. Copyeditors interested in working on books can find freelance and full-time work with publishing houses and independent writers.
A skilled copy editor must know things like address style, formatting, clarity, and flow in addition to grammar. There are several online courses that one can take to develop skills as a copyeditor.
Freelance copy editors' pay varies depending on the sort of editing required and other criteria specific to each assignment. Clients may pay book editors by word, by the page, by the hour, or by the flat charge. Websites Fiverr, Upwork, and appear are good places to look up for freelancing copy editor gigs.
Beta Reading
A beta reader is a person who reads an unreleased piece of literature or other material and provides comments to the author from the perspective of an average reader. Because the beta reader is not a professional, they can only offer advice and comments based on their own personal experiences.
Although a job as a freelancing beta reader isn't that popular, it's a decent way to earn money in the literary field. Simply put, beta readers focus on crucial elements such as tale pacing, plot, and character development. Furthermore, these individuals provide a means to improve the plot by advising the authors on what feels important or not, as well as if the work lacks content.
One way to be a beta reader is to join writing communities and forums and connect with people who will help you to develop your skills and portfolio. One can find job listings for beta readers on sites like Upwork and Fiverr.
Book Review Writer
Being a book review writer is another great way to earn money on the side. Writing book reviews for money might be one of the better side hustles for book readers willing to share their honest opinions. There are many trustworthy websites, online groups, and communities where you can find such opportunities as online book clubs, book browse, Kirkus media, etc.
As a book review writer, you'll give book summaries, your thoughts, and your unique perspectives. You'll also be providing content to book review websites, assisting writers with publicity, and assisting your fellow readers, all while being paid for your work.
Reading Books Aloud
If you really love reading, this is one of the best ways you can earn money on the side but you need to possess skills like having a clear and pleasant voice.
Writers don't want to miss out on greater opportunities for visibility and income. The audiobook industry is booming, so no matter how many copies of a book they sell, they can make more money with an audio version. So often they would hire people to narrate their books into audiobooks so that they can tap into that market and upload their books as an ebook on sites like Audible or iTunes.
You can easily find freelancing jobs as a freelance reader on sites like Fiverr, Upwork and to take it a step further you can apply at Amazon’s Amazon’s Audiobook Creative Exchange (ACX). This online platform connects audiobook narrators with authors.
Translator
If you are multilingual and love reading, it’s time that you put your skill and hobby together and make some bucks out of it. Many fiction, non-fiction books, and public writing gets translated to multiple languages to help authors and publishers reach a wider audience and break into new markets.
As a translator, you must possess a thorough knowledge of at least two languages along with knowing about idioms, slang, technical terms, and cultural differences to ensure that your translation reads well.
You can surf freelancing websites such as Fiverr, unable and Upwork to find work as a freelance translator.
(Originally published on ScriveTribe)
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