Deciding the work isn’t about ignoring clients’ requests, it’s about expertise. Here’s how freelance editors define scope, process, and professional boundaries.
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Whether you work as a freelancer or are looking to hire one, these articles will guide you.
Plan, Pause, Restart: Three Ways to Make Holiday Time Off Truly Restful
Make your holiday break actually feel like a break. These three tips will help you plan ahead, unplug with confidence, and return to work refreshed and focused.
Project Management Software, Part 2: Making the Decision
Unsure if your team’s ready for project management software? Learn how to assess your needs, avoid chaos, and choose the right system for lasting efficiency.
Project Management Software, Part 1: Recognizing the Need
Editing chaos costs time, money, and sanity. Instead of jumping right to pricey project management software, try these simple tools to bring order to your editorial projects.
The Power of the Midyear Pause: Refocusing Your Editing Business
Feeling stuck in the weeds of your editing business? A midyear review can bring clarity, celebrate wins, and reset your goals for success in the months ahead.
Should Your Editing Prices Be Visible on Your Website?
Should freelance editors list their prices online? It depends! Here are the pros, cons, and smart compromises to help you choose what’s right for your business.
Surviving and Thriving as an Editor in Lean Times
The freelance editing market faces challenges from AI and economic slowdowns, but editors can adapt by exploring new fields and diversifying their services.
Balancing Act: Maximizing Productivity Without Burning Out
Ah, the golden promises of productivity! You’ll do more in less time or with less effort. But are we really being productive? Erin shares some surprising facts about productivity.
A Dozen Ways to Advance Your Copyediting Career, Part 2
Explore more ways to expand your copyediting career into the publishing field, from positions in graphic design to managing important projects.
A Dozen Ways to Advance Your Copyediting Career, Part 1
Copyediting skills open doors to diverse careers, from developmental editing to indexing, social media, and more. Explore several resources that will help you take that next step!
