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
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First Steps to a Freelance Editing Career: Mentors by the (Almost) Dozen
By S. Robin Larin—Launching a career as a freelance editor can be exciting, energizing, and just a little bit terrifying. So, what if you could have an experienced mentor—or 11—answer all of your questions about starting your business, developing skills, and attracting clients? Enter the “Ask an Experienced Editor” initiative by …
Recap of Everything You Wanted to Know About Certification – And More!
Speaker: Janice Dyer Report Writer: Gillian Urbankiewicz At the May branch meeting, Janice Dyer outlined EAC’s certification process, provided an update on new developments in certification, and offered tips for preparing for the tests. There are four areas of certification: proofreading, copy editing, stylistic editing, and structural editing. If you pass all four tests, you … Continue reading Recap of Everything You Wanted to Know About Certification – And More!
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