February 3, 2021Want to be a freelance editor? Here are a few of the most common questions wannabe-editors have asked me, along…- July 21, 2016Proofreaders carry the burden of producing perfect work on every project. A single error cannot exist as it could ruin…
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July 21, 2016As a writer, I can't help but see the similarity between my experience as a reading teacher and what writers…- July 21, 2016It's the freelance circle of life-you pitch the job, you get the job, you do the job, you bill the…
- July 21, 2016Without enough planning, a report can seem unclear and uninformed, and it shows little understanding of the client's needs.
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- July 21, 2016Although rates vary from one book editor to another, here are the standard prices book editors charge for editing pieces.
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- July 21, 2016A little rewiring of the basic components, a new perspective, even reworking your original pitch can propel your story from…
July 21, 2016A responsible writer wants to steer clear from sexist language, particularly in non-fiction and business writing, because it is deemed…
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- July 21, 2016The editors-in-chief of newspapers in large cities draw salaries from $50,000 to $90,000 a year, and a few are paid…
- July 21, 2016Want to get paid to proofread? By following these tips, you can transform yourself into the expert proofreader you've always…
- July 21, 2016Every sentence you put down on paper (or on a computer screen) identifies who you are and/or what your business…
- July 21, 2016Breathing life into a nonfiction article is tough, especially if it doesn't include a character or an emotional storyline. Here…
- July 21, 2016This article provides tips to write effective, attention-arresting blog copy and shows how you can develop reader and customer loyalty.
- July 21, 2016A word frequency analysis is a tool with several uses, that can help you improve as a writer, and help…
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- July 21, 2016In the world of publishing, many manuscripts make it to the editor's desk, simply because they are badly disorganized and…
