Last time on Freelancing: An Editor’s Journey Need to catch up? Check out Part I and Part II Our Fantasy Editor at Large had unceremoniously left management at her retail job, dropping down to a much less demanding, part-time job as a lowly tagger. With a much better schedule, weekdays with no nights, she was …
So you’re getting your story onto paper (or screen, as the case may be) and are thinking about hiring an editor to give it a once (or twice, maybe thrice) over. Maybe you’re on a tight budget and/or are trying to query publishing companies first, since they provide editing services, but you want your manuscript …
Last time on Freelancing: An Editor’s Journey Click here to read Part I Our intrepid Editor had begun to freelance, starting out on sites like Upwork and Fiverr. After several successful gigs, she bravely joined Twitter and focused most of the little energy she had to spare on Networking. Things were going well, …
An editor’s dream When I was younger, I did quite a bit of creative writing, both stories and poetry. Now I’m a freelance editor and I love every minute. What changed? Actually, not that much. If you’re interested in freelancing, be sure to check out Freelancing: An Editor’s Journey for a personal look into the …
Freelancing: An Editor’s Journey It has always been my dream to edit fantasy novels. When I finally set about making that dream a reality, I found pages upon pages of advice and tips; it was a bit overwhelming! Here, I’ve laid out the process I followed, some spreadsheets to help track your progress and finances, …
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I recently had an enlightening exchange with my client Blaire Grady on the issue of the capitalization of “Black” and “White.” She shared several articles with me, each from a different perspective, which ultimately led to a shift in my opinion. Here’s why. Racial Identities in Literature: To Capitalize or Not? “I don’t …
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My Life’s Story – Part II Sad face So my last post ended on a pretty depressing note. I was having seizures on a pretty regular basis. I was suffering from anxiety and depression, and had fallen into substance abuse. I could not hold a steady job, so I could not afford to live on …
This post was initially on my “About” page, but as it stretched on, I decided it was better suited as a blog post. It’s kind of a downer, but I promise it’s not the end of the story! My Life’s Story (Part I) My Life’s Story (part I) My brother looks so proud! …