In fall 2012, I taught teaching 3 classes related to editing: marketing for the freelance editor, half-day seminar in Ottawa
Category: tips
Things I wish I had known when I started freelancing
You will gain 10 lbs. You will shower only if you have to go out. You will work even harder.
Links roundup, July 2012
My favourite finds from July 2012 – under the headings science, editing, and business. Except for this one which defies
Software for PDF markup
UPDATE July 4, 2014: Prices (all), removed one that is no longer available, and added two options (*) that have
Survive and thrive at a conference
As the annual editors’ conference approaches, my mind turns to the strategies others have taught me over the years. Have
Proof in a Hurry
When a client wants a proof (test print) proofread in a hurry, focus on the weakest links: titles – cover,
Copyright and Permissions
You’ve written your piece and carefully cited the source of all material that is not your own. Excellent. You have
Thinking of a Career in Editing?
Updated October 2024 Curious about editing? A conference is a great way to find out about the people who edit,
How to Find Freelance Editing Work
i can haz edit? An editor just told me she’s desperate for work and striking out in the freelance world.
Editing Strategies: Checklists
Every now and then, someone asks me if there is a method to my editing. Do I go from “big