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Articles Written by Christian PEN Members
of Special Interest to Editorial Freelancers "How I Became a Freelance Editor" by Kathy Ide Web site: http://www.kathyide.com I'm often asked how I broke into the business of freelance editing. I first considered the possibility after being laid off from my office job for multiple tendon injuries. But my Workers Compensation rehabilitation coordinator told me that my dream of making a living as an editor was "impossible." Praise the Lord, God specializes in things we think are impossible!
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"Want to Be a Freelance Editor?" by Kathy Ide Web site: http://www.kathyide.com After having worked as a full-time freelance editor for a few years, people often ask me how they can get their editing business off to a good start. Based on my experiences, here are a few tips for those who are considering this exciting career.
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"Basic Writing Tips" by Kathy Ide Web site: http://www.kathyide.com Writing seems to be the only profession in which amateurs expect immediate success. But if you want someone to buy what you write, you need to take the time to learn how to do it right. Here are some of the most common problem areas I've encountered as I have critiqued and edited manuscripts.
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"How Do You Define Freelancer?" by Kathy Ide Web site: http://www.kathyide.com Occasionally, you may see ads for freelancing positions that require the person to work "full time in house." You may wonder, If a person is working full time at the company's location, how can that be considered freelancing? Here are the key factors that determine whether a worker is a freelancer (a.k.a., independent contractor) or an employee. "WRITERS CONFERENCES: Are they worth the cost?" by Kathy Ide Web site: http://www.kathyide.com I attended my first writers conference in 1988 at Biola University. It was the first time I'd heard that writers weren't all people who had degrees in creative writing and were working full time for publishing houses. When I realized that a lot of authors wrote in their "free time," before work, after work, on weekends, etc., I decided to give it a try. And to my great surprise, I actually started getting things published!
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"My First Year in the PEN" from the March 2007 issue of PEN Points, the quarterly e-newsletter of The Christian PEN by Cyndy Nelson It has been one year since I joined Kathy Ide and her great group of editors. Kathy's vision of mentoring editors and seeing a ministry come to fruition has proven to be a definite fulfillment in my case.
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"How Much Should I Charge?" from the December 2006 issue of PEN Points, the quarterly e-newsletter of The Christian PEN compiled by Amber Ferguson Web site: http://www.amber-kay.com Rates are one of the most often-discussed threads on the Christian PEN e-mail loop. Should I charge by the hour? By the project? Should I post my rates on my Web site? Experienced Christian PEN editors step up to the plate and answer questions with grace.
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