Editor for Life: Jennifer D. Foster, Freelance Editor, Writer, and Mentor

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: Jennifer D. Foster, Freelance Editor, Writer, and Mentor

The hidden agenda of my EAC mentor

By Michelle Schriver My goal was to establish myself as a freelance editor. But in my darkest moments, I questioned whether that goal was a realistic one. I had completed Ryerson’s certificate in publishing, but with no in-house experience—or paid editorial experience of any kind—how would I win contracts? In desperation, I found myself applying … Continue reading The hidden agenda of my EAC mentor