Why you might be okay with working for peanuts — under the conditions explained in this episode.
Tag: business
4 Reasons to Work for Less
Is it ever okay to work for less than your normal rate? Absolutely; within reason. You still need to pay the bills. Certain criteria must be
Three Steps to Stating Your Rate with Confidence
These three tips will help you “fake it ’til you make it” when it comes to stating your editing fee with confidence: practice, pose, and
Write Off Conference Costs—Tax Tip for Canadian Freelancers
It’s tax season in Canada, and if there is one thing I’ve learned from talking to other freelancers, it’s that we do not take full
How to become an editor
My first paid clip was likely for Wavelength Magazine back in 1996 (a sea-kayak rag that I still adore) or for Abilities Magazine, about a
Links roundup, July 2012
My favourite finds from July 2012 – under the headings science, editing, and business. Except for this one which defies categorization: Whomp, whomp, wizz, sploosh!