Resources

By Erin Brenner You’ve decided to become a freelance editor. Hooray! Now what? Can you just hang out your shingle and go? You could, but you might soon find yourself scrambling to prepare a client for working with you, taking too much time to do what should be quick tasks, or panicking because your computer…

By Karen Conlin First, take some deep breaths. I was just trying to get your attention. You’re a professional editor, or you intend to be. But if I say “past tense continuous subjunctive in the third,” what happens? Do you nod knowingly? Or do you shiver and glance around to see if anyone else is as…

By Jocelyn L. Bailey, PhD Freelancing can provide such a satisfying lifestyle. When your workload is balanced, you can make your own hours, pick-and-choose clients, and enjoy the freedom that comes with knowing you aren’t shackled to a cubicle for nine or ten hours a day. Freelancing also comes with its downsides, though: specifically, the…

By Raymond Simon Editing crosswords is one of my most enjoyable tasks at Games World of Puzzles magazine. Although solvers rarely think of editors, we play a large role in this pastime. Margaret Farrar, who edited the New York Times puzzle from 1942 to 1968, is undoubtedly the most influential crossword editor. She codified standards that crossword…

By Elise Nelson So you love video games. You love writing and editing. Have you ever considered combining the three? Enter video game journalism. Video game journalism is more popular now than ever before. Ten years ago, the latest gaming news, reviews, and trends were primarily in the hands of niche websites like IGN and…

By Elizabeth Cree Budding journalists learn that the opening paragraph of a news story, called the lead or lede, must contain the who, what, where, when, why, and how. That’s a lot of information. Often news writers cram it all into one sentence. In my journalism training, I was told to write at an eighth-grade…

By Renee Clark Working in retail for nearly sixteen years, I have seen many changes within the retail industry, from implementing new technology and building customer engagement to creating business strategies centered around company goals and employee growth. Every one of these strategies, and more, is essential to not only keeping businesses afloat but also…

By Brit Stamey While many spring holidays across many religions and traditions hover around themes of rebirth and hope, a huge range of traditions and practices fall during the spring months. This article aims to describe a selection of these holidays including how they are celebrated, how to describe them, and how to greet someone…

By Erin Brenner It’s the moment every new freelance editor dreads. You’re finally about to land your first client, and they ask, “How much will this cost?” Gulp! Panic sets in. How do you figure out cost? What pricing structure should you use? Hourly seems logical, but some editors you know insist that the project…