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.
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Whether you work as a freelancer or are looking to hire one, these articles will guide you.
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.
Proving Copyediting’s Worth
As practitioners, copyeditors know why editing is important. But those who would hire us sometimes need convincing.
The Editor’s Guide to Cold-Calling Publishers
Cold-calling potential clients is not one of my favorite marketing activities. Yet it can be a way to win a new client or two.
Griping About Published Errors: No One Wins
When we find errors in published works, it’s tempting to take the writer and/or editor to task. Doing so helps no one, however.
Email Is Temporary; Create a Folder for It
It was bound to happen – I ran out of storage space in Gmail. Fortunately, there are ways to fix that problem, and prevent it from recurring.
Researching Freelance Editing Rates
It’s frustrating not to know what acceptable freelance editing rates are in a certain location. There are ways to calculate them, however.
