It’s a fact: As a writer, you get paid to edit. No matter what you write for your clients, in the end, you get paid to edit. No matter how brilliant your writing seems in your own head and as you review your work, it’s a sure bet you’re missing something as you proof. Could ...…
If you get paid to edit, I’ll bet you go through Advil by the case. Sometimes when you get paid to edit a book, article, or dissertation, it’s easy money. Sometimes… not so much. With those projects, you may find yourself scoping out sharp corners of walls that you could maybe bang your head on ...…
So many people wonder if being a freelance writer is really worth it, and if one can make enough money to avoid going out to get a part-time job outside of the home. The truth is that freelance writing can provide a nice income, even as a beginning writer. When you take a look around ...…
If you get paid to edit, your best friend is the thesaurus. One of the funniest things that happens as you edit someone’s book is discovering what their pet phrases and words are. Everyone’s got them, unless they’ve worked hard to eliminate their writing tics or pre-edited them out before handing their manuscript over to ...…
If you love red ink, you may want to get paid to edit. Here’s a question about one way you could get editing clients… Sue, I started on Monday night and am just starting the fifth chapter of your book. So much to think about and do. I signed up at Elance, however, I am ...…
Want to get paid to edit? Then you’d better make sure you and your client are speaking the same language. “Editing” covers a lot of ground. Do they want you to proofread, just checking for typos and grammatical goofs? Do they know their document is a disaster in need of a complete makeover? Or, is ...…
Sounds simple enough to get paid to edit – until you realize there are some logistical issues standing between you and a happy client holding a polished manuscript. The biggie is easy and obvious… once you’ve done it. The first book editing project I got was a client’s memoir. Well-written, but needed some polishing before ...…
If you want to get paid to edit (or write, or paint houses, or anything!) you need a system for setting your prices. In the beginning, it’s pretty much a guessing game. But it’s a game you need to get good at quickly. Editing can be a tough gig to price. Tougher than writing, actually. ...…
When I first got started, what I really thought I wanted to do was get paid to edit books. Sounded glamorous, sounded like a great way to make money for reading. Before I really knew what was possible in getting paid to write, editing seemed like a much more attainable gig. I think I also ...…
