What is (are) your area(s) of focus, and why did you select it (them)? I love fiction. I especially love the historical and mystery/suspense genres. However, most of the editing that has come my way in the last year has been academic in nature, and that has been interesting, too! What does a typical workday […]
Written by Karin Beery Freelance editing gigs often come in waves—you’re busy for months, then things slow down. It might be that you’re unable to take on projects or it could be that writers aren’t hiring professionals at the time (pandemics and inflation can do that). One way to deepen your pool of potential clients […]
The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network is the membership division of Christian Editor Network, a community of like-minded professionals who share their knowledge and experience with one another. PEN’s mission statement is “empowering established and aspiring editors with networking and community.” PEN started in 2004, when founder Kathy Ide had a vision “to provide […]
By Ken Walker Although I do more editing than writing now, I still freelance for a few magazines and websites. And after more than thirty years on this roller coaster, you’d think I’d be used to ups and downs. That’s why, a few months ago, I was surprised when I battled a case of nerves […]
by Martin Wiles I admit it … I hear voices. But not audibly. One author and I write twice monthly for the same devotional website. Before we knew each other well, we often commented, “I knew it was you before I read the name at the end of the devotion.” I detected her voice, and […]
Tell us how you got started as an editor. In 2010 I was thinking of ways to save up to visit Israel and decided that with my growing household of young children (I ended up having seven) the best plan was to develop my love of writing. After finishing a correspondence course with the Institute of Children’s […]
Written by Karin Beery Two months ago, we talked about why editors need writing conferences, but why do editors need editing conferences? Before we talk about that, let’s look at some of the reasons I’ve heard as to why editors avoid editing conferences. They’re too expensive. I won’t get any work from it, so why […]
Written by Jeanette Cameron PENCON is the conference division of Christian Editor Network and the only annual conference for Christian editors. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, PENCON was held in person at different cities around the US. In 2020, however, PENCON launched its first-ever virtual conference, which was a resounding success. When attendees were polled afterward, […]
By Ken Walker As every freelancer knows, time is money, which is why editors can’t afford to give too much of it away. Despite my awareness of that fact, last year I made one of the biggest mistakes of my career by woefully underbidding a book editing job. I chalk it up to sympathy for […]
Written by Karin Beery Writing and editing are not the same thing—they require different talents and skills. Why, then, should editors attend writing conferences? Here are just a few reasons: Trends: What worked in fiction twenty years ago isn’t necessarily popular in today’s novels. Likewise, last year’s best-selling nonfiction might be the least sought-after genre […]
