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.
Articles Categorized Business
Whether you work as a freelancer or are looking to hire one, these articles will guide you.
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!
Sales Funnels for Editors: Be Where Clients Can Find You
Sales funnels are clever marketing tools that can help freelance editors identify and connect with potential clients—and ultimately grow their businesses.
Why Freelance Editors Should Write a Business Plan
A business plan is an essential tool for freelance editors looking to grow their clientele—and creating one is a lot more detailed than you’d think.
Should You Leave Freelance Editing for an Employee Position?
Considering shifting from freelance editing to becoming an employee? Here are the most important questions to ask yourself, and the most important ones to ignore.
Celebrate the Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors and Win Prizes
Erin’s book, The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, is out today and we’re giving out prizes. Celebrate with us and win!
Can You Afford To Take That Editing Job?
When you’re offered a new editing project or position, there is so much to consider in addition to pay rate, such as how this work will fit into your lifestyle.
