Tara Whitaker - Coach for Freelance Editors

The Modern Editor - Editing Tips for Freelance Editors

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The Modern Editor Podcast, hosted by Tara Whitaker, goes behind the scenes of what it takes to run an editorial business in today’s world. From practical editing tips and insights into book editing, she explores the real experiences of working as a freelance editor. Whether you’re a fiction editor, a book editor, or curious about the world of freelance editing, this show offers an honest look at the skills, decisions, and behind-the-scenes processes that shape an editing business. Listen in to hear conversations on how to edit books, improve your editing workflow, and develop the confidence ne...

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Tara Whitaker - Coach for Freelance Editors

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Working ON Your Editing Business vs. Working IN It as a Freelance Editor 16.08.2022 19:05

Freelancers wear many hats—we’re the accountant, the marketer, the employee, and the CEO. In order to be able to manage each of these positions (and maintain our mental health), it’s important we know how to work both *on* and *in* our businesses. I talk about the differences between each and why they’re important, plus I share my tips on how to maintain “balance” at any stage of your business. In...

Say What? Words to Think Twice About Before Using as a Freelance Editor [Editing Tips] 09.08.2022 16:08

Words are powerful, and the words we use affect others. As a modern editor, it’s our responsibility to stay educated on current language trends—not only to best assist our clients, but also when advertising our business and for use in our everyday lives. In this episode, we’ll talk about the following: 03:25 – Three words that set unrealistic expectations in the editing industry 06:39 – Why I don’...

Why Mindset is More Than Just a Buzzword for Freelance Editors 01.08.2022 22:04

We’re talking about one of my favorite things to talk about when discussing business. And that is MINDSET! When I first started my business 10 years ago, mindset was not even a blip on my radar. No one was talking about it. And if they had talked about it, I would’ve thought it was ridiculous. I would have thought mindset has nothing to do with running a business. How wrong was I! Nowadays, mindse...

3 Tips for Finding Freelance Editing Education [How to Edit Books] 28.07.2022 14:07

So you’ve decided that this freelance editing journey is something you want to pursue. Where do you start? What do you need to learn on how to edit books? And for those who have been editing for a while—how do you elevate your skills? There is no one way to become a freelance editor, but I do have recommendations on where to find quality education and how to vet the organizations and educators you...

Welcome to The Modern Editor Podcast for Freelance Editors! 24.07.2022 19:15

Welcome to the very first episode of The Modern Editor Podcast! Have you ever thought of becoming a freelance editor? Wondering what it takes to start your own editing business? Perhaps you’ve started your editing journey but are missing a key component—community! If any of this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. In my new podcast, The Modern Editor Podcast, I’m talking about all things r...