Category: Ethics
Posts in this category will address ethical (and unethical) behavior related to operating your freelance editing business.
Never Charge Hourly and Here’s Why
Introduction: Why This Post Matters to Every Freelancer If you’re working as a freelance editor or thinking about becoming one, you’ve probably wrestled with the question: How should I charge for my work? Maybe you don’t know that you should never charge hourly. We’ll explain why. Perhaps you’ve been told, “Just bill by the hour.”…
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Ready to Be an Editor Quickly?
Introduction We’ve all been trained to wait for permission, to wait until we “know enough,” feel confident, have credentials bestowed upon us by some authority, or get some sort of official nod that we’re ready. If you’ve been wondering whether you are ready to be an editor, you might be closer than you think. This…
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Why Editing Courses Fail You—What We Do Better
Introduction: Most editing courses fail you, and you deserve better. You signed up for an editing course, full of hope. Maybe it promised clarity. Maybe it claimed you’d get clients. Maybe it looked like the perfect first step. But when it was over, you were left wondering, “Now what?” You’re not alone. Too many aspiring…
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You Really Don’t Have to Be a Grammar Expert to Be an Editor
Introduction If you’ve ever worried, “I’d love to edit books, but I’m not a grammar expert,” you can stop worrying now. It’s one of the biggest myths holding brilliant editors back and one of the easiest to dismantle. Here’s the truth: You really don’t have to be a grammar expert to be an editor. In…
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Editing Is an Authentic Job not Playing with Words
Introduction: Editing Is an Authentic Job, not a Hobby If when you mention editing, someone has ever replied with something snarky like, “Oh, that sounds fun—you must love playing with words,” you know the sting. Here’s the truth:Editing is an authentic job.It’s not a hobby.It’s not “just fixing typos.”And it’s definitely not “playing with words.”…
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