Though not every editing job is put under contract, even low-risk projects would benefit from outlining the details with the client.
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Whether you work as a freelancer or are looking to hire one, these articles will guide you.
The Value of Retreating Editors
Retreating from all the noise has become critical if we are to focus on what’s important. Editor retreats can help keep us going.
Motivating Yourself to Edit
The end of the year means lots of pressure and lots of distractions. How do you meet deadlines in those sorts of conditions?
How to Motivate Yourself When Your Motivation Is Missing
It can be hard to motivate yourself to just sit down and do some work. Fatigue happens to the best of us – but there are ways to fight it.
Telling a Fake Lead from a Real One
Cold-call editing pitches are nothing new. Sometimes, however, they can be cleverly disguised scams. How can you tell the two apart?
When a Job Ad Isn’t a Job Ad
Editors don’t work out of the goodness of their hearts. Few people in this world do. We work to earn money, not as volunteers.
Rethinking Word as the Only Software for Editing
Workflows, and the software that drive them, are changing. Should editors work in something other than Word?
Say Good-bye to the No-Vacation Nation
How can you do your best work if you’re worn out? Everyone needs rest, but Americans just don’t seem to get enough of it.
When to Let a Client Go
A major perk of freelancing is being able to choose your clients. When work becomes exhausting, the best choice can be to let a client go.
A Quick Guide to Dealing with Errors in Editing
It’s tempting to think that hiring an editor means your manuscript will be completely free of errors. But no editing job is perfect.