Disclaimer First of all, nothing I’m about to tell you is legal advice. You should always consult an attorney because rules vary by jurisdiction. I’m speaking here as an editor about my own practice and about the kinds of pitfalls that arise when there isn’t a service...
Freelancing
By Karin Cather
Housework: A Freelancer Speaks
Over the past day or two, there has been a discussion on an editors' forum about balancing work, life, and housework. Most of the editors participating in the conversation are freelancers. It's fair to say that this issue plagues everyone, but I think it hits us...
Mandatory Editing Certification: Specifics
I recently proposed that there be a universal certification requirement for editors. As I said in May, this certification should consist of, at minimum, a test. Right now, anyone who needs an editor could pay hundreds or thousands of dollars to someone who thinks...