By Rebecca Faith My previous posts in the Productivity series focused on ways to improve productivity by putting your brain in work mode, by taking care of yourself physically, and by future-casting and scheduling. This topic deals with the most effective way to derail your productivity: chasing butterflies. Butterflies Are Harmless Beauties, Aren’t They? No. […]
Written by Jayna Baas Welcome to our bimonthly blog series for “newbie” editors. You’ve finally taken the plunge into professional editing—congratulations! Or perhaps you’re still testing the waters. In either case, you may be wondering, Where do I start? One of the first questions new editors ask is how much they should charge for their […]
Written by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes The past few years have presented unique challenges to me that I never saw coming, beginning with the sudden death of my younger brother with whom I shared a close relationship. My mother passed away eight weeks later, and the trauma of fractured familial relationships followed. My husband’s sudden acute illness […]
Written by Ken Walker If your home office is like mine, it’s a jumble of cords, cables, power-surge protectors, and other electronic minutiae. Yet these days my computer desk is less cluttered, thanks to two recent technology purchases. The first is my wireless ink jet printer. After my corded version started acting up, tried to […]
Written by Rebecca Faith Of course, this is a dangerous title to use on a Christian blog site. As a Christian and a sole proprietor of my editing business, I do operate with prayer at the forefront. Merriam-Webster defines this informal phrase as an idiom meaning “without much chance of success.” When it comes to […]
Written by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes Understanding the Importance of Networking Building a network as an editing professional may seem daunting, especially for freelancers, but there are practical ways to achieve it. By taking small steps we can create a network tailored to our goals, communication style, and daily routine. A solid professional network is essential for […]
Written by Jayna Baas Welcome to our bimonthly blog series for “newbie” editors. You’ve finally taken the plunge into professional editing—congratulations! Or perhaps you’re still testing the waters. In either case, you may be wondering, Where do I start? It’s natural for beginning editors to feel intimidated at the idea of being a professional freelancer. […]
Written by Valerie Riese I have been the PEN Tips blog coordinator since October 2021. I’m a little embarrassed to say this is my first contribution to the blog, but today my work waits while I share my heart with an important message everyone in Christian Editors Association needs to hear. I love my role […]
Written by Rebecca Faith Neglecting your workforce is the second roadblock given in the initial article of this series on productivity. An independent contractor is a workforce of one. To operate productively, we must take care of ourselves by tending to the Big Three—sleep, exercise, and diet. Sleep Some successful people claim to sleep only […]
Written by Denise Loock Clients need developmental edits, substantive edits, and line edits. But before they pay you for any of that work, talk to them about book proposals. Why? The best way for newer authors to attract an agent’s or a publisher’s attention is by attending a writers’ conference and meeting with literary agency […]
