The easy camaraderie of the editor community can often lead us to forget our manners. Thankfully, there are easy ways to avoid this.
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Why Freelance Editors Should Attend Their Clients’ Conferences
For freelance editors, attending conferences offers valuable opportunities for marketing and networking with their desired clientele.
When Your Creativity Has Tapped Out
Completing a large project can drain you of your creativity. Thankfully, there are many ways to relax and recharge your creative spark
Dealing With Religious Terms: Many Faiths
How do you balance the needs of a diverse audience on religious topics? By respecting everyone.
Sprint, Do Not Walk, to Freelancing Success
CEO sprints offer opportunities to focus, boost your productivity, and complete those business-related tasks that you’ve been pushing off.
Maintaining Editing Boundaries
Because copyediting is often a collaborative process, it’s important to set and maintain boundaries that promote a healthy work environment.
“Of Which” as the Starch in Your Collar
Of which, or whose? Here’s what history has to say about the grammatical correctness of these commonly used phrases.
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.
For Editors, By Editors
Looking for training in editing or freelancing? Check out these offerings from independent editors!
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.