Transitioning From Non-Fiction Editing to Fiction Editing
When I first started out, I actually freelanced as a copywriter – that is, I wrote marketing copy, and the occasional piece of n...
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Latest from the blogTransitioning From Non-Fiction Editing to Fiction Editing
When I first started out, I actually freelanced as a copywriter – that is, I wrote marketing copy, and the occasional piece of non-fiction content for businesses. Occasionally, I would do some non-fiction editing, or work on educational materials for the...
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Being a freelance novel editor isn’t just about sprucing up sentences, fixing wonky grammar and annihilating typos. Nope! There’s a wh...
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I got together with a small group of freelance developmental fiction editors, all of us at about the same point in our careers. We cos...
Read moreHow Long Does a Developmental Edit Take?
There’s no one set way for an editor to conduct a developmental edit, and therefore how long one takes will vary widely from editor to...
Read moreYearly Reflections 2022-2023 (Free Workbook for Editors!)
It’s that time of year again! Time to wind down, reflect on the year gone by and make plans for the year ahead. I’m going ...
Read moreThe Dangers of Over-Identifying with Your Personal Brand
According to psychologist Carl Jung, the ‘persona’ is the mask we wear in public. It can be worn both deliberately and unc...
Read moreDo I Need Publishing Experience to Become a Freelance Editor?
Essentially, no – you don’t need experience working in-house for a publisher to become a freelance editor. Different editorial roles F...
Read moreThe Importance of the Author–Editor Connection
An author planning to self-publish his book asked me if I recommend he use a book-publishing packager. After explaining why asking me ...
Read moreLessons from ‘Networking for Freelance Editors’ by Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri
Not all freelance professionals think about networking, especially if they’re already getting enough work. But there’s more to network...
Read moreWhat’s the Difference Between a Book Coach and a Developmental Editor?
It’s true: there’s some crossover in what book coaches and developmental editors do. Authors can hire either a book coach or a d...
Read moreHelp Authors Avoid This Character Description Mistake
The ultimate sin when describing characters in a novel: writing a long list of physical attributes that are mentioned once when charac...
Read moreWhat Should I Name My Editing or Proofreading Business?
If you’re new to the editing world, you might be wondering what to call your business. Your business name is the first thing clients u...
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