by Ralene Burke Many people wonder if they need a tagline for their editing business. While a tagline is not necessary to have a business, it is a tool that can help editors stick out, promote engagement, and communicate a promise. What is a tagline? A tagline is a catchphrase or slogan created for advertising…
by Jenne Acevedo Are you considering a career in editing? Maybe you’ve been editing for a while and are needing fellowship with other editors. Each year Christian editors gather from across the country to learn and network at PENCON. Perhaps it’s just the right place for you to be. This year the fourth annual conference…
By Christi McGuire You’ve helped polish your client’s manuscript, and she’s sent it off to an agent in hopes of getting representation and a publishing deal. Now what? Don’t say goodbye to your client once your editing of her manuscript is complete. Offer services that will continue to benefit the writer while she is waiting…
By Karin Beery You dazzle a potential client, win his trust, then sign that editing contract. You know what to do; you know how to do it. Now you just have to do the work on time. The problem? You’re fifteen minutes late to everything. You hit snooze four times every morning. How are you…
By Kathy Ide Continued from How to Keep Your Editing Skills Sharp (Part 1: Read). Study Make sure you have the latest editions of the appropriate reference books. For example: The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th Edition (for books) The Associated Press Stylebook (for articles) Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (for books) Webster’s New World…
By Ralene Burke After my last few posts (see links below), I hope you’ve now got your social media platforms up and ready to go! You’ve been posting content regularly that provides some sort of value to your target audience. Now it’s time to start building your online reputation as an expert editor. First, it…
By Ken Walker Last year marked my third consecutive year of increased business, a most welcome development after the bleak years of the Great Recession. However, until I stopped long enough to take a closer look, I didn’t appreciate the full significance of 2016. When I inspected my annual revenue summary recently, I was surprised…
By Christi McGuire Is your job complete once your client submits a manuscript? No, it doesn’t have to be! Unfortunately, it is not likely for an author to nab agent representation or a publishing contract in the first round of submissions. For most authors, it takes many submissions and much patience. Being rejected is difficult,…
By Karin Beery Like many new writers, I couldn’t wait to trade in my morning commute for a leisurely stroll to home office … in my pajamas and slippers. But it didn’t take long for me to realize the dark side of a home office. It’s at home. Do you know what else is at…
By Kathy Ide No matter how long you’ve been working as an editorial freelancer, you need to work at keeping your skills sharp and up to date. Here are some ways to accomplish that. 1. Read Read books on how to write as well as how to edit. Here are some suggestions: General On Writing…
