Basics of Launching Your Freelance Editing Business
  • Introduction
  • Course Workbook
  • About the Instructor
  • Why You Should Consider Becoming a Freelance Editor
  • The Market for Freelance Editors
  • Types of Work for Freelance Editors
  • Do I Need a Professional Background, Training, or Certification?
  • The 3 Levels of Editing Work
  • How the 3 Editing Levels Impact Price and Work Required
Marketing Your Freelance Editing Business
  • How to Highlight Your Experience to Pitch to Clients
  • What if I Don't Have Editing Samples?
  • Do I Need an Editing Niche?
  • Where to Find Clients
  • How to Market Yourself on LinkedIn and on a Website
  • How to Determine Your Freelance Editing Rates
  • Why You Need an Editing Contract
Tips for Working with Clients
  • The Importance of Keeping Clients Informed
  • Tips for Ongoing Work
  • Handling Issues with Clients
  • Course Recap
  • Bonus: Practice Your Editing Skills
  • Bonus 2:Another practice document for work samples
  • Bonus: How to Land Projects as an Academic Editor
  • Lecture 24: 5 More Blogs to Use as Sample Work