Defining “editor” and dividing up the editorial tasks is the focus of this episode, in which I revisit one of my
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No rest for the freelancer: having deadlines when the rest of the world is on holiday
“Holidays” are the focus of this podcast episode, in which I whine and complain about the Xmas–New Years “break” full of
Listen Now: Editing CAN be taught
Editing CAN be taught, like any art. In this episode, I present my rebuttal to Rich Adin’s assertion that editing
Peek Behind the Editing Curtain
Peek behind the curtain to see this freelance editor’s delayed projects, funny praise, and frustrations. Plus, learn more about why
How to ask a busy freelancer for advice
Many editors are happy to share advice about starting out. Louise has written out advice on how to ask a
Office starter kit for the freelance editor
Before you get to work editing, there is key hardware and software you are going to need. This applies to
Surprising 2-Step Trick to Find the Going Rate in Your Market Niche (podcast)
Learn a simple trick for finding out the going rate in your market — right down to the subject, product,
Shoe-swapping for writers and editorial professionals – getting the job quote right
Guest post by Louise Harnby of the Proofreader’s Parlour. Read part 1 too, lest you think the client said Shuswap
Listen now: Competing with Colleagues for Editorial Fees — podcast version
Expanded and retold from its first appearance at Copyediting.com, this episode explores market rates. Specifically, what to do when other editors
Marketing effectively, for freelancers
I am really taken by this article that was forwarded to me last week. Initially, the effectiveness grid drew me