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 model and use a backward design model to come up with an ideal balance of revenue streams. I’ll use data from my successful efforts to diversify my business as a case study. In part two, we’ll brainstorm different methods of diversifying your offerings, including finding new types of clients, creating courses and webinars, coaching, and building a network that will help with referrals. I’ll draw on examples of the courses I teach and writing retreats I lead, as well as other examples from successful editors in the field. At the end, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be provided with a toolkit to help design a more diversified editing business.
Kelly Clancy is the owner of Epilogue Editing. She is an academic developmental editor, a book coach, and a writing retreat host. She is also a contributing editor for Edutopia. Kelly holds a PhD in political science, and was previously a tenured professor. She is the author of two books, most recently the critically acclaimed Democracy: A Love Letter (and a guide for everyone fighting to save it). She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her spouse, her three adventurous kids, and her giant orange cat named Sherbert.