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.
Articles Categorized Business
Whether you work as a freelancer or are looking to hire one, these articles will guide you.
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.
What Low Editing Rates Teach Us
It’s tempting to take low-paying work when you’re short on clients. But this not only hurts you, but other editors as well.
Freelance Editors, Is It Time to Ditch PayPal?
PayPal is increasing its fees by more than 80%. Is it time to move to another platform, or is there no better payment option out there?
Testing Copyeditors: Problem Editing Tests
Editing tests are fairly common in the industry. But can you tell when one is a scam?
Testing Copyeditors: Ethical Test-Taking
There’s an unspoken agreement when you take an editing test. Are you following through?
Why Your Website Needs Great Copy
You wrote something, and it’s good. Good copy might get you noticed, but great copy is more likely to nudge your audience toward conversion.
Your Style Sheet: What It Is and Why You Need One
Your editor sent you back your edited manuscript and it looks great. But what’s this other file they sent? Meet your style sheet.
A Quick Guide to Discovery Calls
Discovery calls are a beloved sales tool, but writers and editors tend to balk at sales. Is a discovery call the right tool for your freelance business?
