by Maya Berger This bejewelled little box could be an efficiency game changer for editors. I recently got one, and I love how it’s already simplifying many of my everyday computing tasks, including opening all the checklists, time sheets, style guides, and web pages I need to start a new editorial project all at once, … Continue reading Streamlining Your Digital Life: An Introduction to the Elgato Stream Deck
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ChatGPT and the Role of Editors
by Amanda Goldrick-Jones Photo by Neel on Unsplash Like many editors, I’m curious about the effect auto-writing generators like ChatGPT might have on our profession. As an academic editor, I’ve read much heated discussion about writing generated by artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots being dehumanizing and demotivating, and making plagiarism even easier. These are valid concerns, and I share them [for … Continue reading ChatGPT and the Role of Editors
How to Find and Apply for Government Communications Jobs
by Andrea Cole Photo by Sarah Baxter on Unsplash In 2020, I rediscovered my love of words and language as I began studying editing. I imagined starting my own part-time business and getting involved in educational content creation to match my teaching background. But, along the way, I realized that making a change might look a little different. … Continue reading How to Find and Apply for Government Communications Jobs
Editor for Life: Janice Dyer, Freelance Editor and Certified Professional Editor
Interview conducted by Keith Goddard. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’re a freelancer. So, we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Janice Dyer, Freelance Editor and Certified Professional Editor
What I’ve Learned about Niching
By Emily Haag By choosing an unusual niche (equine and pet businesses), I’ve managed to learn a fair bit about niching since I started my proofreading business. Some of it I’ve learned from the advice of others and some of it from my own mistakes. Photo by Thalia Tran on Unsplash Why did I choose to niche? I … Continue reading What I’ve Learned about Niching
Changing Careers: Making the Transition to Editing
by Sharon Cozens Photo by Yasmina H on Unsplash So you’ve decided to transition from your current career to an editing one. Making a change, especially after many years in one career, can be scary, but with time, patience, and some careful planning, you can improve your chances of success and make the process less stressful. First of … Continue reading Changing Careers: Making the Transition to Editing
7 Ways to Improve and Maintain Your LinkedIn Profile as a Freelance Editor
by Tanya Mykhaylychenko Photo by Souvik Banerjee on Unsplash If you have a LinkedIn profile, it works for you 24/7. The more optimized and complete it is, the higher your chances of being found via searches and contacted. As the platform evolves, so should your activity on LinkedIn. Here are some ways to maintain and improve your profile … Continue reading 7 Ways to Improve and Maintain Your LinkedIn Profile as a Freelance Editor
Editor for Life: Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Publisher and Managing Editor at Kegedonce Press, Writer, and Professor
Interview conducted by Alicja Minda. A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’re a freelancer. So we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the Five Ws: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Publisher and Managing Editor at Kegedonce Press, Writer, and Professor
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