Topic: Business Skills

AI hasn’t eliminated the need for human editors—but it has shifted who values us most. In this webinar, veteran academic editor Catie Phares will show you exactly which clients still invest in editing, why they do it, and how to reach them. You’ll leave this session with a clear picture of your ideal clients and […]

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If you want to edit for businesses, non-profit organizations, professional associations or the public service, LinkedIn is the social platform where your potential clients hang out. But having a profile on LinkedIn is just the first step. LinkedIn offers a lot of ways to network with fellow editors and editing-adjacent peers, connect with potential clients, […]

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Being a freelance editor can be financially stressful—especially as you’re building your client base. This webinar will help new and experienced editors think strategically about how to grow their editing business to generate multiple income streams in a way that feels authentic and organic. Part one of the webinar will help participants assess their business […]

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As professional communicators, we are adept at researching, planning documents and crafting our words to communicate effectively. So why don’t we use these skills when attending events where there will be opportunities to network? Come to this webinar to gain a new perspective on networking, use your skills to make the most out of the […]

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Proofreading for businesses and ad agencies can be a lucrative field for a keen-eyed proofreader. But how does corporate proofreading differ from traditional proofreading? First, although many businesses and ad agencies use experienced writers for marketing materials, they don’t often hire editors or fact-checkers. This means that, if you are a corporate proofreader, you are […]

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While there are many great reasons to work directly with indie authors, one of the challenges is that you have no built-in filter to protect you from highly difficult or insensitive subject matter. When I started working with indie authors, I had no idea how much I would need to double as a sensitivity reader. […]

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AI tools have already proven themselves useful, yet to many they present a moral morass of ethical issues, privacy concerns and copyright violations. This presentation will first look at some ethical considerations regarding the use of AI tools. The perspectives provided don’t presume to provide moral guidance but will offer nuanced understanding of a complex […]

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Plain language. Readability. Consistency. Clarity. These aren’t just skills that we hone as editors. They’re also skills that are vital to the success of the websites and apps we use every day. But someone has to write and refine all that copy—why can’t it be you? “Content design” is the current buzzword in the tech […]

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Discover a fresh approach to sales that aligns with your values as a freelance editor. This webinar introduces a client-centric mindset that prioritizes long-term relationships and mutual benefit. In this webinar you’ll learn how to do the following: * adopt to a consultative approach * identify ideal clients among prospects *qualify leads * manage your […]

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Content Manager, Heidi Turner, guides editors of all levels through the ins and outs of LinkedIn, and how to best utilize this often-overlooked social media platform to network, engage with the editing community, and grow your freelance editing career. You don’t need to have millions of followers or post dozens of times every day to […]

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Marketing is vital to building and maintaining a business, but many freelancers don’t know where to start, what strategies are most effective, and how to avoid sounding salesy. In this webinar, we’ll discuss effective strategies for finding and connecting with your ideal clients. We’ll also discuss techniques for positioning yourself as the best choice so […]

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Just as doctors improve their results when they have good “bedside manner,” editors improve their results when they have good pageside manner. It’s not enough to be confident in what will improve the manuscript; you also need to communicate it in a way that will help your client understand and happily accept it, or at […]

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The internet is a part of our world now, but there are so many ways that we find ourselves in trouble. It’s time to learn how to build an online platform safely and avoid the various hidden traps. In this session, we will: assess physical and internet security and how activities online could be adversely […]

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In The Subversive Copyeditor, Carol Fisher Saller outlines three principles that she believes are crucial to developing a good relationship with an author: carefulness, transparency and flexibility. Carefulness has to do with adhering to the “first do no harm” principle—that is, not implementing changes that are incorrect, or that overstep your knowledge, or that you can’t […]

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An overview and introduction through the intricacies of a grant application from inception to completion. This webinar will cover how to find grants that work for specific individuals and organizations, how to edit for clarity and concise ideas, tips to ensure that your application stands out and how to align with various strategic initiatives to […]

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In this webinar, Letitia and Katherine will present several ways editors can work together with an anti-hustle approach for mutual benefit. In the first half of the webinar, Letitia will discuss networking, volunteering and community-building, describing how editors can build their income by building their reputation among colleagues as well as potential clients. She will […]

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Clients hire editors they trust. So how do you build trust in the online world? Start by adding persuasion to your website. In this webinar, you’ll learn 5 easy-to-apply steps for adding persuasion to your editing website.

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Sharing your editing skills with other adult learners can be rewarding and even a creative exercise as you plan how to organize and deliver your material. Yet it can also be intimidating, especially without a plan for how to convey your material in a way that's engaging and outcomes driven.

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To grow your editing business, you’re going to need more clients. Good marketing will help make you visible to potential clients and create interest in your services—and digital marketing was made for solopreneurs like you. In this session, you’ll learn to craft a solid marketing campaign for your editing business that minimizes time and cost without sacrificing results.

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You’ve successfully launched your editing business: you have a few clients, have a handle on business administration, and even market. You’ve got some experience. How can you get to the next level? How can you grow your business to meet your income or other business goals?

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This webinar will introduce some basic project management principles that will help freelancer editors to develop more accurate timeline estimates for their projects, track their progress on current projects, and manage multiple simultaneous projects. The session will also suggest some methods for tracking and visualizing time and earnings that will help attendees to collect meaningful data to proactively develop their freelance business. 

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Is marketing something you “should” do but dread? Don’t know where to start? Learn how to break down the steps and build a simple, useful plan that can help you grow your business, expand your network and keep you on track. Remember, showing up doesn’t mean you’re showing off.  We’ll refine your elevator pitch, explain […]

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This webinar series will draw on examples of editors’ online portfolios to help you determine what kind of portfolio you want to build, what content you might include in you portfolio, and whether and how to integrate a portfolio with your existing website.

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Looking for ways to standout when applying to in-house positions? Why not start with one of your most important assets: your résumé! In this free webinar, writer and editor Letitia Henville will share with you how to craft a persuasive and winning résumé that highlights your past work experience, as well as how you can tailor your résumé to the different kinds of publishers.

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