Want to be a freelance editor? Here are a few of the most common questions wannabe-editors have asked me, along with my answers.
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Editorial Calendars: Perspectives from Industry Experts
Whether you’re a writer, editor, blogger, or marketer, here’s what the experts say about using editorial calendars. PLUS download a free Editorial Calendar today!
Becoming a Freelance or Telecommute Copy Editor
The key skills to required to succeed as a copy editor are an acute awareness to awkward terminology and wording, sentence structure, and the author’s voice
5 Easy Steps to Become Your Own Best Editor
For many writers, getting that first draft down can give them a rush of excitement. The words flow freely, the ideas come at lightning speed, the book seems to be coming together just as they had in their head.
How Much Should a Book Editor Charge?
Although rates vary from one book editor to another, here are the standard prices book editors charge for editing pieces.
Ghostwriting Is Not For Sissies: 6 Lessons Learned The Hard Way
Insights into the life and lessons of a ghostwriter, and how to make ghostwriting a suitable career path for you.
Freelance Editors Need to Develop a Niche Market
The term freelance has lots of possibilities embedded in it. And when we talk of freelance editors, we mean those who do not belong to any company but they undertake freelance editing jobs independently
Freelance Proofreading – The Real World!
If you have particular skills and expertise in a certain area, then follow that tracks through. I loved education, so it still remains my major proofing interest. I made up flyers and placed them in universities or city writing centres, anything was worth a try.
Getting the Best Mileage for Your Writing: How to Sell Your Article to Multiple Publications
A little rewiring of the basic components, a new perspective, even reworking your original pitch can propel your story from its humble local beginnings to the national and international stage.
Make Your Book a Success: How to Hire and Work with an Editor
It is nearly impossible to market and sell a poorly edited book. Whether you contract with a traditional publisher or self-publish, an experienced editor is the key to your book’s success. If you choose the self-publishing route, it’s important to know what to look for.
7 Tips to Become a Better Business Writer
Every sentence you put down on paper (or on a computer screen) identifies who you are and/or what your business offers. Here are 7 tips to improve your writing.
9 Tips To Become an Expert Proofreader
Want to get paid to proofread? By following these tips, you can transform yourself into the expert proofreader you’ve always dreamed of becoming!
6 Effective Tips to Improve Copy on your Company’s Blog
This article provides tips to write effective, attention-arresting blog copy and shows how you can develop reader and customer loyalty.
Nonfiction with Passion: Four Steps to Emotionally Charge Your Article
Breathing life into a nonfiction article is tough, especially if it doesn’t include a character or an emotional storyline. Here are 4 methods to manage it.