“If you want to know something well, teach it to someone else,” the saying goes. Today, in my How To column at
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How to Cross-Train for Editing
Cross-training is the focus of today’s How To column at Copyediting.com, as I continue my series on innovative professional development tactics for
How a Mastermind Group Educates Sr Editors
Sometimes you just need some trusted colleagues who are at the same place in their development to hash around ideas
Bad Debts, and Other Tax Write-Offs
Income tax deduction tips for self-employed Canadian editors, including use of home expenses, bad debts, and other write-offs, today in
How a Study Group Can Benefit Mid-Career Editors
A study group can provide the high-level, in-depth knowledge and peer check-in that mass-market courses can’t offer the mid-career and
Learning Opportunities for the Mid-Career Editor
Take charge of your professional development as a mid-career editor with these innovative DIY learning strategies I’ll examine over the
Creative Earners Salary Survey Results
Hey kids, notice that the average hourly fee for proofreading is $63 for those with 5–14 years’ experience? It’s only
Resolution: Stop the Headaches
Resolve to rid yourself of your worst headache this year, work-wise. Find a system, a tool, or a person to
Should You Release a Writer to the Wilds?
When you can’t improve a piece, should you return it and decline the job? It’s catch and release for the
Contract Samples for Editing and Proofreading Services
After you have chosen your editor (or agreed to edit a product) these sample contracts can be used by the