Editorial freelancers, know when to say no
We’re in the business of saying yes … but just as important can be knowing when to say no – some projects may just be…
Tag: freelance editorial
Tips for editorial freelancers on keeping things going
You’ve established your editorial business. Next is to consider ways to keep the momentum going through the first few years, and take your business to the…
Elevator pitches for editors
It’s that time of the year – at least in the UK – when the spring flowers are out, the birds are singing, there’s a…
Difficult authors: 14 tips for editors
Editors deal with all types of clients. Many of them are pleasant and easy to work with. Some can be very difficult. In a previous…
17 ways to annoy an editor
Editors deal with all types of clients. Many of them are pleasant and easy to work with. Some can be very difficult. Freelance copy-editor Sue…
7 practical changes to increase your rates
The subject of rates is often fraught with difficulty. We work in a competitive field, and there can be tremendous pressure on budgets. However, if…
Why professional ghostwriters don’t work for peanuts [winning blog idea February]
Each month BookMachine offers a community member, with great ideas, the chance to write on the site. February’s winner was Emma Murray, who wrote for…
The importance of networking for freelance editors
… or any freelancers really. Those of us who work from home and don’t get out much. You know who you are. At this time…
Becoming the Editor You Already Are: Hitting Control–Option–Shift on Your Career
This is guest post by Virginia Durksen. Virginia provides training and editing services through her company, Visible Ink. She offers two-day workshops—Writing @ Work and…