Interesting that while there are many insultingly low-paying gigs for writers–two dollars for an article, for example–and scammer sites aimed at freelancers, editors hardly seem to be on the radar.
There could be a number of reasons for this, but it is fascinating as a concept. Writers’ work is frequently seen as little more...
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Northrop Grumman is still looking for a technical editor for Army manuals and related content. Bachelor’s degree required. These types of gigs can be lucrative if you don’t mind working in the defense industry…
EditorJobs.com advertises an opening at Beyond.com–they’re seeking an editor writer to handle newsletters and e-mail marketing campaigns.
McGraw Hill seeks an editor...
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The Editor’s Toolbox is a reference volume for editors. It’s aimed mostly at those working in print, but the book doesn’t stop with basics like grammar and spelling issues–emphasis on proper fact checking and proper layout principles make this a more well-rounded print guide.
Can online writers learn anything from this book? There’s certainly nothing...
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We’re experimenting with this feature to see what kind of interest it might generate. These editor jobs are not scraped from Craigslist, they are hand-selected and posted here based on how relevant they seem and from reader feedback.
If you know of an editor job opening, please pass it along to us in the comments...
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Self-editing is a skill you aren’t born with, you learn it over time. It’s not easy to look critically at your own work, which is especially true when you’ve been slaving away at it all day long.
One of the best rules of thumb to follow when editing your own work is to put it...
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Dear Editor:
I’ve placed a Craigslist ad seeking writers and I am overwhelmed with replies, but most of them are terrible or not right for my needs. How can I find some good writers? I know they are out there. But they aren’t replying to my ad that’s for sure.
Ahh, the search for a decent...
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If you’re headed down the path towards publication, Pneuma Books wants to help. This small press and pro-self publishing advocate has a collection of how-to guides including a guide to book editing and another on the publishing process.
But Pneuma isn’t the only help available for self publishers. Angela Hoy at WritersWeekly also runs a...
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New editors are rightfully hyper-vigilant about issues like apostrophe abuse and passive voice, but if you’re trying to learn the rules some of this stuff can be a real wilderness. Is it ALWAYS bad to use passive voice? Not according to this resource from the University of North Carolina.
What about the proper use...
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When you put out your very first call for writers as a new editor, one thing you should do once the articles are all assigned and the search is over? Hang on to the suitable resumes and refer back to them when you need to hire a new freelance writer.
Those who have already performed...
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by Joe Wallace
What should a new editor expect from those early editing jobs? Whether you’re freelance or full time, chances are you’ll perform in a mixed capacity, writing some material and editing some. The days of “pure” editing work and the duties associated with it are slipping away, but more experienced editors can still...
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