In the words of the immortal Brian Cranston: You have to fucking eat.* That’s right, even when deadlines have got you
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Resolution: Edit the Client List
It’s time to make room for those ideal clients; drop the least fav on your current roster. I tell you how
How to Quote on Your First Job
So you’ve got your first inquiry for a paid gig. Con.grats! Now what? Ahhhh! Flail around in a panic!!! (Step
8 Ways a Ruler Rocks Editing
How do you use a ruler when editing? I list 8 uses for rulers at (not of) the editing desk, today
4 Steps for Collecting on Overdue Accounts
First of the month seems like a good day to talk about getting paid. How many invoices of yours are
Inglorious Credits
Sometimes you’d rather not be credited as the editor of a work. Contract terms and a reality check here, to get you through.
QA Trick for File Names
I just discovered something so simple and effective that my jaw literally dropped. To proof file names (or create a
5 Steps for Effective Outlining in Non-fiction
Not only can outlining help lubricate your writing, it can save you huge time and effort (by avoiding unnecessary writing and
Editorial Triage for Maximum Effect in Minimum Time
The thing that is hard for some of us (editors) to accept is that some of the things that drive
A Colour Hack to Sharpen Your Editing Eyes
Changing the background colour of your document can trick your brain into seeing the words in a whole new way.