What is it actually like to be part of the Freelance Editors Club? Instead of me telling you, I’m stepping aside to let you hear from actual members in this episode of The Modern Editor Podcast.Listen…
If you want to become a better editor without using generative AI, I’ve got your back. In this episode of The Modern Editor, I’m sharing another tool I’ve used for years to help me be productive and…
Ever ignored a gut feeling about a potential client and ended up regretting it later? Trust me, I’ve been there. After fourteen years in the freelance editing business, I’ve seen my fair share of…
Do you pass the mantle or mantel? In this episode of The Modern Editor, I’m back with more commonly confused words I’ve come across in my years of editing. Some of these might be easy for you to spot,…
As an editor, I see commonly confused words all the time. There are the super common ones we all know (to/too/two, etc.), but lately I've been spotting a handful of less commonly confused words over…
If you know me at all, you know I’m all about efficiency and becoming a more effective editor. There are so many repetitive tasks in editing that can steal your time and attention, which is why I’m…
There is a fine line we walk when we approach burnout in our editing business. I know this all too well, which is why today’s episode is our first release in seven months. After facing my own spout of…
With so much turmoil going on in the world, it can be hard to stay focused and find the motivation to continue with business as usual. Recently, I’ve often found myself asking, What’s the point? Who…
As a coach for freelance editors, one of the most common questions I get asked is about how many hours a day editors should be editing. And the answer is one of my favorites—it depends! In this…
Are you booked out in your editing business? In this short-and-sweet episode, we’re going to talk about what “booked out” means to you as a freelance editor and if it’s something you even want to work…
