by Jenne Acevedo Christian Editor Network LLC is celebrating our first anniversary, and we are glad you are a part of us. What began as a spark in the heart of co-owner Kathy Ide is now a large, professional organization that equips and encourages Christian editors to do what God has given them the talent…
by Ken Walker Once you pass age sixty, society seems ready to destine you for the scrapheap. Yet, I find that this decade is marking some of my finest work. It’s taken me years to get this far, and I’m not anxious to quit. One reason I’m optimistic is the breakthrough I experienced three years…
by Karin Beery IBM is one of the most successful companies in the history of American businesses. Even though they’re a large corporation, one of their founding principles can help you—a freelance editor—make the most of your business model. Here it is: you don’t have to do it all yourself. For IBM, that meant not…
by Sarah Hayhurst You are an editor. You care about your projects and give 100 percent effort to each one. After all, people pay you to make things “perfect.” It’s your job. But have you ever felt paralyzed because the manuscript in front of you, despite the author’s highest hopes, doesn’t have a chance at…
by Karin Beery Before you agree to edit an author’s manuscript, you need to ask a few questions to make sure you’re providing the best edit in a timely fashion. Of course, you’ll need to know the basics: Fiction or non-fiction? Book or magazine manuscript? Substantive edit, copy edit, or proofread? You’ll want to ask…
by Jenne Acevedo Our fourth annual PENCON was held last week in Atlanta, and what a wonderful time we had! Forty of us gathered together to network, learn, and have a great time. The Buckhead area was a beautiful location, and the DoubleTree Hilton took care of us with their charming southern hospitality. We heard many…
by Ken Walker While it’s late April, it’s not too late to do some spring cleaning. Toss out those unused files and sift through all the “what-if’s” and “pending” papers that have been sitting there for several years. It took me a while to accomplish that task this year, but it was worth it. Being…
By Sarah Hayhurst Have you ever tried to communicate something that made complete sense to you, but the outcome was far from the anticipated result and left you scratching your head? Why does communication between the speaker and the listener break down oftentimes? Communicators, in both oral and written communication, need to avoid assumptions about…
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…
