I am always interested in how people approach their careers. Please share how you became a freelance editor and what services you provide. Are there trade associations? Do you compare notes with other editors? How can someone pursue this as a career
Read more…Many writers are choosing to go the route of self-publishing. Do they receive editing support for their work? Are self-published sometimes of lower quality and can you as freelance editors help writers compete with traditionally published books?
Read more…If yes, do you charge separately or is it included? How far should your job extend?
Read more…I suppose that writing for a rich celebrity helps.
Read more…Agents are in it for the commission, you guys for the fee. Some work has potential but needs a professional touch to be sold to a publisher. clearly, agents and freelancers can do very well together, assuming they don't mesh their interests to the de
Read more…Some authors have a great project; need a writer, but don't have money. Assuming you have confidence in the long term benefits, will you write a proposal and chapter without any upfront payment?
Read more…I have found that most first-time authors, when they bring their book to a professional editor, know that their book still likely needs some work and are seeking guidance with this (it's why they come to an editor). So they are usually open to talkin
Read more…Every time in-house editors are fired or retired, more qualified book doctors enter the fray. Many of them have formed loose alliances where they pool their marketing resources and avoid head-on competition with one another. How do you feel about thi
Read more…How plausible is it for a freelancer to make more than $300,000 a year for many years? Jeff Herman
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