By Elizabeth d'Anjou Looking for advice on editing the editing life? Whether you're a beginner looking for tips on starting out or an old hand looking for another perspective, veteran editor Aunt Elizabeth is ready to address your queries. Submit them to [email protected]—you may find the answers you are looking for in next month's column. (1) … Continue reading Ask Aunt Elizabeth: To freelance or not to freelance?
Tag: freelance editing
The Nitpicker’s Nook: May’s linguistic links roundup
The Nitpicker’s Nook is a monthly collection of language-related articles, interviews, and blog posts from around the Web. If you read something that would make a good addition, email your suggestion to [email protected]. By Robin Marwick PerfectIt, a popular Word add-in that helps you edit faster and more consistently, has just released its third version. … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: May’s linguistic links roundup
By the Book: Freelance editor, writer, and media consultant Tina Anson Mine’s reading highlights
Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our interview series “By the Book,” we get the inside scoop on editors’ all-time favourite books, their top style guides, and what their alternate-universe careers would be. Tell us about your current job as a … Continue reading By the Book: Freelance editor, writer, and media consultant Tina Anson Mine’s reading highlights
By the Book: Freelance editor and author Charis Cotter’s book highlights
Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our interview series “By the Book,” we get the inside scoop on editors’ all-time favourite books, their top style guides, and what their alternate-universe careers would be. Tell us about your current job, Charis, plus … Continue reading By the Book: Freelance editor and author Charis Cotter’s book highlights
By the Book: Freelance editor and author Janice Weaver’s reading highlights
Q&A conducted by Jennifer D. Foster Have you ever wondered what fellow editors like to read? We have, too. In our interview series, “By the Book,” we get the inside scoop on editors’ all-time favourite books, their top style guide, and what their alternate-universe career would be. Tell us about your current job, Janice, plus a … Continue reading By the Book: Freelance editor and author Janice Weaver’s reading highlights
My career change: Taking the leap into freelance editing
By Valerie Borden A few years ago, I realized that I was losing interest in my work as a holistic nutritional consultant and decided that I needed to go back to the world of words. This was the main catalyst for my career change in 2011 from the field of natural health to the world … Continue reading My career change: Taking the leap into freelance editing
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