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Articles Categorized Writers and Editors
Maintaining Editing Boundaries
Because copyediting is often a collaborative process, it’s important to set and maintain boundaries that promote a healthy work environment.
Responding to Vague Editing Requests
Hearing from a potential client is exciting, but sometimes you need more details. Here’s what you need to know about responding to cold-calls.
What You Need to Know About Freelance Editing Contracts
Though not every editing job is put under contract, even low-risk projects would benefit from outlining the details with the client.
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.
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?
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.