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Articles Categorized Editor Training
Thinking about becoming an editor? Want to improve as an editor or move your career forward? Check out these articles!
Maintaining Editing Boundaries
Because copyediting is often a collaborative process, it’s important to set and maintain boundaries that promote a healthy work environment.
How to Get Your First Freelance Editing Client
Now that your freelance editing business is ready to take off, it’s time to learn the ins and outs of securing your very first client.
For Editors, By Editors
Looking for training in editing or freelancing? Check out these offerings from independent editors!
Queries: Skilled Negotiation Required
Negotiating is important, even for copyeditors. Learn how to guide your author or supervisor to get the answer you desire from your queries.
Teaching Editors: Developing Editorial Judgment
It’s not enough for copyeditors to know the rules of grammar; we must have editorial judgment on how and when to apply those rules. Editing instructors can give their students that judgment.
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.
The “Due To” Argument: Prescriptivism vs. Descriptivism
How do you feel about the phrase “due to”? Does it just mean “attributable to” to you, or can it also mean “because of”? The answer largely depends on your perspective.
How to Write an Apology Letter to a Client
Mistakes happen, and when they do, it’s good to know how to apologize for them. This guide will help you do so.
How to Choose a Professional Editing Organization
Is joining a professional editors organization worthwhile? 6 questions to ask to find out.
