Excellent article, offering some thoughts for new writers on the complicated author-editor relationship.
Source: Advice for new authors about editors (essay)
Tag: Editing
Editing Canadian English: an updated resource for writers and editors in Canada #editing #ptboeditors
An up-to-date resource covering the Canadian differences in spelling, grammar, punctuation and more. Essential for all Canadian editors. An online subscription is available or the hardcover via Editing Canadian English.
The life of an extraordinary editor: a delightful interview with Judith Jones #ptboeditors #copyediting
So interesting to read the thoughts of a legendary editor on editing and the process of acquiring books. Judith Jones was the editor who discovered Julia Child, Camus, Anne Frank, and many more. Her words: “The most important thing an editor can do is be a diplomat. It’s not your book, but you can subtly try, and it usually ends up that the writers express themselves so much more clearly.”
10 Reasons Why LinkedIn Still Works for Freelancers #freelancing
Lots of great reasons to use the features of LinkedIn to help build your freelance business:
10 Reasons Why LinkedIn Still Works for Freelancers | FreelanceFolder.
The Language of Downton Abbey #editing #words
Wow! Someone is speaking MY language! Here is a great blog post reposting various other blogs that look at the language, words and anachronisms of Downton Abbey. For all you who love language AND Downton!!
Tips for Self-Employment Success #freelancing
So many great tips online for operating your own business as a freelancer. Here is a great article reminding you to take advantage of unexpected opportunities to succeed in your business.
Have a plan, but know that your biggest opportunities will likely be unplanned and unexpected..
