It’s All in the Cards: Editing Oracle Decks

by Erin Della Mattia The work of an editor often appears mysterious to outsiders. Friends and family don’t always understand what we do. Occasionally we ourselves are surprised by other editors too, when they reveal what, exactly, they edit. Texts or products that you had never thought of as needing editing but which, once you … Continue reading It’s All in the Cards: Editing Oracle Decks →

Editors Advise: Editorial Niches (Part 1)

My career is always a work in progress! But I love that about being self-employed—I get to choose which way to steer my career and I don’t have to keep doing anything I dislike.

“Scientific Editing: Experiments in the Unexpected” (Recap of January Program)

by Jackie Goutor Every new editor hears one piece of advice over and over: find your niche. January’s speaker, Tom Moss Gamblin, would definitely approve of this bit of wisdom, given that his career is a case study in the successes of niche editing. Artturi Jalli on Unsplash Gamblin completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge … Continue reading “Scientific Editing: Experiments in the Unexpected” (Recap of January Program) →

Finding Your Editorial Niche

by Natalia Iwanek In the recent past, I had the privilege of attending an Editors Canada webinar in which Greg Ioannou talked about the importance of finding an editorial niche. Admittedly, incorporating this advice into my career took me longer than I would have liked, but, ultimately, it altered the way I approach the editing … Continue reading Finding Your Editorial Niche →

Editors Advise: Generalist or Specialist

In this series, editors share their experiences, insights, and tips on the practical aspects of working as an editor or writer. For this edition, five editors share their thoughts on whether focusing on a niche is a good idea when starting out. Photo by Deddy Yoga Pratama on Unsplash Should someone relatively new to editing focus on a … Continue reading Editors Advise: Generalist or Specialist →

Technical Editing: A Rewarding Niche to Consider

Technical editing can be a painstaking process involving extreme concentration and acute attention to detail. There are few shortcuts that can be implemented. Despite that, after I established a logical workflow, it became a job I looked forward to—almost a Zen-like meditative procedure.

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 →

Exploring Editorial Niches: Conversations with Editors in the Environmental Communication Field

By Małgosia Halliop—When I started up my freelance business in 2021, I was keen to connect my experience in environmental and nature education with my writing and editing background. I decided to do what has always served me well as a learner: be curious and ask lots of questions. So, I spoke to six …