The value of community: my experience with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
They say that our human and not-so-human ancestors evolved learning that they needed to be part of a community to survive. They did everything they…
Freelancing
The four levels of editing and how they fit within the publishing timeline
Most editors will give varying answers to the question, ‘What are the levels of editing?’, but there are industry-accepted stages of editing that I’ll outline…
Cover designer interview: Anna Woodbine of The Woodbine Workshop
Anna Woodbine is an independent book designer and illustrator, based in the hills near Bath. She works on all sorts of book covers from children’s…
Keeping publishing flexible through outsourcing: interview with Just Content
Melody Dawes is the Managing Director of Just Content. With 20 years’ experience in educational and academic publishing, she set up Just Content in 2013,…
6 tips for better book design
I’m a book designer. When I introduce myself as such people often ask if I’m an illustrator. Some book designers are skilled illustrators, but, the focus in…
Stop the race to the bottom, value your writing services
I need an editor … you’ll be rewarded I need an editor … you’ll get great exposure I need an editor … fast I need…
So you want to be a freelance editor? Tips from the coalface
It is a truth universally acknowledged that book editors spend their days languidly leafing through the pages of books and occasionally waving a red pen…
Using social media to find new clients
How to start? You have a Twitter account, are active on Facebook, have a LinkedIn presence and a website, but you need these to work…
10 tips for building a freelance business website
If you don’t yet have an online presence, in the form of even a simple website, then it’s time to consider setting one up. It…
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…
Managing communication in outsourcing: What tools are available to publishers?
As outsourcing becomes the norm in publishing there is a demand for tools to help manage the communication between in-house staff and their freelancers. This…
Choosing the right outsourcing resource for your publishing projects
Maintaining quality publishing whilst outsourcing work to various third parties is a concern for every publisher. A good freelancer or packager will take this requirement…
What makes a good translator?
You’re in search of a translator – someone utterly reliable, preferably with a small spark of genius, to work on a manuscript (fiction or non-fiction),…
The demand for outsourcing in publishing continues to rise
As technology continuously improves so too does the effectiveness of virtual and remote working for all. A recent Just Content whitepaper in collaboration with BookMachine,…
