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Is it possible for a very good book to not make a commercial success?
Yes it is actually, and here’s why: distribution. Many will blame promotion and that’s also a good reason, but let’s face it: We live in a world where there are 1,000 books published every day....
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Why take your own photos if you’re a writer?
The company publishes several weekly community newspapers and a monthly publication, and all writers and editors take their own photos. I think this is becoming more and more common in the industry....
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How Do You Handle Taxes?
I write down the details of every project on color-coded index cards, including the date assigned, completed and paid. I write the amount paid and amount deducted for any fees (Elance, Guru, Paypal)....
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What Do Newspaper Editors Want in Travel Articles?
I find that they want a fresh angle on a destination. Best examples: I wrote about one of many theme-specific walking tours of London; I wrote about the Grand Prix from the point of view of someone who...
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How Do You Find Clients for Your Writing Business?
I found my first clients on Elance. I registered with them in January 2005 and started bidding on projects. The next day I was assigned a 500-word article on Chinese fabric, which I was paid Elance’s...
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How do you pitch your service to potential clients?
I don’t have to do a lot of pitching these days, as most of my work is word-of-mouth or repeat business, but the old-fashioned query letter is still a great tool when I do pitch. I find the examples in...
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What are the main challenges of writing books about dogs?
It’s a niche market so you have to have credentials that will stand up. I’m not talking about the people who can afford an expensive publicist and build themselves into a “personality.” I mean the...
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What is the most important thing a freelance copyeditor should take into...
My advice to those trying to break into freelance editing is to seek education and opportunities that enhance your editorial experience on your CV. Volunteer to edit your high school’s alumni...
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How do you find business as a freelance editor?
I find business as a freelance editor almost exclusively by referral. In fact, all of my work this past year has come to me because a friend or colleague has recommended me to a publisher looking for...
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Were there any unexpected obstacles once you started freelancing?
This may be cliche, but it’s true–the business side of freelancing is just as important as the creative side, and it’s a side I, like many others, didn’t put as much effort into. Even if you have dream...
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Is it possible for a very good book to not make a commercial success?
Yes it is actually, and here’s why: distribution. Many will blame promotion and that’s also a good reason, but let’s face it: We live in a world where there are 1,000 books published every day....
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Why take your own photos if you’re a writer?
The company publishes several weekly community newspapers and a monthly publication, and all writers and editors take their own photos. I think this is becoming more and more common in the industry....
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