The search term “Editing jobs near me” is apparently a popular one (or so my SEO guru tells me), and of course I completely understand why: people think of jobs as a thing they commute to as an employee and if they have to have one of those, they’d rather it be near them. But…
In my years of teaching editing to aspiring editors, I’ve noticed that taking the step between training and actually asking for pay is the hardest one for many people. In fact, a lot of people put it off for years, thinking there are just a few more things they need to do to get ready….
I’m sharing success stories from newer editors. The following is from Zainab Mirza. – Jennifer Lawler A few weeks ago, you asked folks to share their success stories. I have a couple of wins I’d like to share. Story #1:When I first moved back to Kuwait after college in 2012, I built relationships with a…
I’ve been featuring the success stories of newer editors on the website. This is Leanne Wickham’s story. I wanted to include it because it illustrates the power of networking and referrals – Jennifer Lawler The nonfiction developmental course I did a few years ago with Club Ed was so helpful in my editing journey. I…
As someone who recently moved to Spain from the US, I’m part of a few expat groups online, and people are constantly posting warnings such as, “Watch out! My friend didn’t get her visa renewed because she didn’t keep her private health insurance!” The backstory: For some types of visas, you have to have private…
Newer editors are often unsure of how to stand out from other editors. So they’ll do things that are the equivalent of wearing a fedora or a monocle. “Notice me!” these efforts say. But there’s a better way to stand out. My #1 Tip to Stand Out as an Editor The very best way to…
One of the things I love about having a freelance editing career is that I can do it from anywhere. Sometimes this is not a very fun place, like my daughter’s hospital room. Other times, it’s Paris. The Flexibility of Remote Work Recently, out of a burning desire to escape the circus that is my…
I’ve been asking a few newer editors to share their tips about creating successful editing businesses. This week, Elyse Lyon responded with her thoughts. – Jennifer Lawler My background is in creative writing/literary fiction and EFL (English as a foreign language) teaching. That background has absolutely helped me in understanding clients and providing services that…
One of the big challenges in starting and maintaining a freelance editing business is the need to continue pushing forward even when you’re not getting a lot of results. This means marketing when you don’t really feel like it and pushing through self-doubt to keep going, even when you’re not yet seeing much a return…
You know the saying, “Actions speak louder than words?” It’s a good one to follow when working with clients. It doesn’t matter what anyone says they’re going to do. It matters if they do it. Caution: Client’s Words and Actions Don’t Align If you’ve got a publisher client who says they pay within thirty days…