Podcasts about freelance editor

Welcome to a captivating conversation with Rashmi Narzary, an esteemed author and freelance editor hailing from Assam, India. In this exclusive episode of The Brand Called You, hosted by Ashutosh Garg, we unravel Rashmi's fascinating journey, her acclaimed works, and the intricate balance she maintains between fantasy and reality in her writings. [00:35] - About Rashmi Narzary Rashmi is an author and a freelance editor.  She has been honoured with the Sahitya Academy Award for Children's Literature for her book His Share of Sky. Her debut novel was Bloodstone, Legend of the Last Engraving. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

With so much turmoil going on in the world, it can be hard to stay focused and find the motivation to continue with business as usual. Recently, I've often found myself asking, What's the point? Who cares where this Oxford comma goes? None of this matters when atrocities are happening every day. We can feel helpless and hopeless. So, how do we keep moving forward? In this episode, I'm sharing some of the things that I'm doing to help me move forward every day. A few highlights from today's episode are:04:11 – Remembering the things we can control05:07 – Finding joy and positivity in the small things08:07 – How our work as editors does matterConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

As a coach for freelance editors, one of the most common questions I get asked is about how many hours a day editors should be editing. And the answer is one of my favorites—it depends! In this episode, we'll dive into specific questions you need to ask yourself that'll help you figure out how many hours you should be editing in a day. Because (surprise, surprise!) it varies greatly for everyone. Here are some highlights below:03:49 – Looking at what a typical workday looks like for you, including downtime, interruptions, and caregiving requirements, and how they'll play a factor in your editing hours08:05 – One question that may seem funny and irrelevant but is super important!16:01 – How you can use your editing hours to help determine your editing rate*Disclaimer: The math I attempted in this episode makes zero sense. I'm an editor, not a mathematician

In this short-and-sweet episode, we're going to talk about what “booked out” means to you and if it's something you even want to work toward (it might not be!). I want to stress that being booked out is not bad or wrong. And for anyone new here, when one of us succeeds, we all succeed!In this episode, I'll touch on the following:03:20 – What does being “booked out” mean?04:05 – Why it doesn't help to play the comparison game09:32 – How one of my coaching clients realized being booked out wasn't even a goal for herConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

*Content warning: This episode discusses depression, anxiety, and eating habits.*When you're a solopreneur and wear all the hats, you can get too much on your plate very quickly. It accumulates fast, sneaks up on you, and suddenly you're stretched way too thin. Your energy, motivation, and capacity quite literally burn out. In this episode, I talk about my recent experience with burnout, some warning signs and symptoms to look out for, and provide you with some tips that helped me return to my version of normal. You'll hear the following:03:23 – Why I ignored the signs and kept adding to my plate11:56 – Why it's important to learn to recognize your signs and symptoms of burnout13:08 – My two biggest takeaways from my recent burnoutConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

In this episode, I talk about four things that I believe every freelance editor needs to think about if they want to create a thriving business but aren't quite there yet. Two of them might surprise you! **** I have a new offer to help freelance editors create, and actually implement, a marketing strategy. And if you sign up before 30 June 2023, you can save $500. Contact me through editboost.com or simply message me through any social media platform and let's see if I'm the best person to help you. If you're tired of not earning enough money and if you're ready and willing to do something about it, this is a great opportunity to get the support you need.

It's the million-dollar question: Where does all our time go? To help answer that question, I'm going to walk you through my process for figuring out where our time goes, what we spend our time doing, and how we can “earn” some of our time back.Here's what we're going to cover:What's a time audit, and how I use it to see where my time is spentGetting real with the results of your time audit. Is this really how you want to be spending your time?How a time audit can help you discover areas you can redistribute your time Discussed in this episode:TogglHarvest Connect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

It's time to put on your CEO hat! I'm walking you through my monthly process of how I review my business in order to stay organized and wrap up each month.We're going to cover a lot in this episode, but keep an eye out for these highlights:02:37 – How I ensure that a particular CEO task gets done every month06:18 – The financial tool I use that gives me peace of mind11:30 – The 3-2-1 backup rule that you may not have heard of15:49 – A small trick that has been a game changer for me when it comes to decision-making and sticking to my goalsDiscussed in the episode:The Visibility MethodYou Need a Budget (YNAB) (affiliate link)Connect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

Tax season—that time of year dreaded by most. And while filing your taxes as a freelance business owner is a much different ball game than doing them as a W2 employee, if you get organized, stay organized, and follow my tips, tax time will go smoother than you think.In this episode, you'll learn the following:04:37 – My number one tip to keep your finances organized from the beginning08:07 – What's a deduction, and what the IRS considers an expense11:38 – A surprising expense that can be deducted from your taxes if you work from home (I had no idea!)15:43 – Books are considered a business expense?! (Use your common sense and good judgment and ask your accountant first)Discussed in the episode:California AB5IRS estimated taxesIRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) applicationConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

It's always helpful to get a glimpse into how others approach their editing projects. No two editors are the same, and there isn't one right way to get the job done. So whether it's for new tips, things you haven't thought of, or just to make your process more efficient, I'm sharing ten prechecks I do at the beginning of every copyediting project I take on.In this episode, you'll learn the following:03:35 – The number one rule I check for and we should all be following in 202305:58 – One tool in CMOS that is going to be your best friend08:30 – How to get your hands on my 60-page Elevate Your Editing Resource Guide, which includes 300+ commonly confused words10:43 – A quick way to switch out straight quotes and apostrophes for curlyConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

Whenever a new type of technology emerges, there's always an initial surge of panic, followed closely by people worrying it'll take over their jobs and their livelihoods are in jeopardy. Usually, once the panic has worn off, we can see a little clearer and be able to do our due diligence and learn more about the new trend.Some juicy highlights from the episode are below:04:55 – What the heck is ChatGPT?07:58 – What can we use ChatGPT for?10:19 – The outline for a romance novel created by ChatGPT11:43 – Where does ChatGPT get its content?18:00 & 19:50 – My opinion on whether or not ChatGPT is ethicalConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

As a follow-up to Episode 17, Goal-Setting Part 1: Reflection, this episode will take you through my process of creating intentional goals but with a slight twist (hint: it's not actually about the goals).⁠ I've found this process incredibly effective, and it's completely changed how I approach goal-setting in my editing business. My hope is that these tips will take the ick out of goal-setting and perhaps even make it fun.In this episode, we're going to discuss some of the following:07:47 – How I use the Wheel of Life to help me set goals13:39 – How many goals should we set for each month, quarter, or year?17:20 – The most important part of this whole goal-setting processConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

Trends in business are constantly changing, especially in the online business world. It can sometimes be hard to keep up. Based on current trends I'm seeing in the editing industry, I've created a short list of my predictions and hopes for freelance editors for 2023 and what you can expect to see more (or less) of.In this episode, you'll learn the following:01:46 – What is the “cozy web” and how the Freelance Editors Club is part of it05:24 – How the economy could affect the editing industry09:32 – My wish for the upcoming year and what I hope continues to transpire within the editing industryConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

Around the end of every year, this buzz phrase starts getting tossed around in abundance: “word of the year.” If you've never heard this buzz phrase before and are starting to freak out, don't sweat!In this episode, I talk all about choosing a word (or words), why it can be important for your business, and how to do it in a way that will actually help you reach your goals. Check out some highlights below:02:57 – How I coincidentally chose the word “community” for the year 202006:54 – One thing I've learned from choosing words over the past three years09:32 – Why having a word of the year helps me make big decisions in my business (and how I came to this realization)16:43 – Why it's imperative to write your words everywhere!Connect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

39回目のゲストはフリーエディター、 ライターの吉田愛さんです。 ベルリンで私が働いてるお店に お客さんとして来店された愛さん。 あまり日本の方がいらっしゃらないのもあり、 来た際は声をかけさせていただいているのですが、 お話を伺ううちに「これは収録で話を聞きたい！」と今回ゲストとして収録に参加していただきました。 愛さんの現在の仕事に至るまでの話、 自身を発信することについて話しました。 [Topics] 0:00 出会いのきっかけ 3:00美容ライター事務所のアシスタントに 4:30 フォルケ・ホイスコーレで 　　　デンマーク・ボーンホルム島へ 5:30一目惚れの地、ベルリン 9:00 ファッションのPR会社でインターンシップ、 　　　言語の壁 18:30 お皿洗いしに来ているんじゃないんだよ 20:50 日本帰国、編集部へ 23:00図らずしてフリーランス 23:45 ぽろっと言ったことを覚えている人、 26:00 自身を発信すること”ポーランドに行きたい” 29:20 北極に行ってきました 31:40 受け身からの変化 36:50 なんかわからないけど好き 40:30 暮らしの延長としての買い物 44:30 直感に従え [Profile] 吉田愛 フリーランスエディター、ライター HP https://bio.site/aiyoshida The 39th guest is Ai Yoshida, a freelance editor and writer. Ai came to the store where I work in Berlin as a customer. As I listened to her story, I thought, "I want to talk in my Podcast!” We talked about her career path,And how Ai's current work has led her to her current position and how she communicates herself to others. [Topics] 0:00 How we met 3:00 assistant in a beauty writing office 4:30 At Folke Heuskole 　　　To Bornholm Island, Denmark 5:30 Love at first sight, Berlin 9:00 Internship at a fashion PR firm, with 　　　Language barrier 18:30 I'm not here to do the dishes 20:50 Return to Japan, The editorial office 23:00 Became Freelance 23:45 People who remember what you said 26:00 Sending myself out, "I want to go to Poland." 29:20 I went to the North Pole 31:40 Changing from passive to active 36:50 I don't know what it is, but I like it 40:30 Shopping as an extension of daily life 44:30 Follow your intuition [Profile] Ai Yoshida Freelance editor, writer HP https://bio.site/aiyoshida

Reflection, no matter when it's done, is an important tool when it comes to prioritizing and setting goals. After reviewing the reflection process, I share some thought-provoking questions to help you pause, reflect, and analyze before you start setting new goals. Grab a pen and paper for this episode!In this episode, we'll talk about the following:01:50 – Why there's no perfect time to reflect or set goals03:18 – Why many of us skip the reflection process before setting our goals04:16 – How to detach your self-worth from your goals09:45 – One of my favourite questions to ask myself when self-reflectingConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

My guest is Jennia D'Lima, who is a freelance editor offering the full range of editing services. 

This week I take you behind the scenes at the Magazine Street conference. (You may remember my interview with Nikki Simpson, organiser of Magazine Street, back in Episode 75.)I share my top takeaways from a few of the many brilliant speakers who shared their stories of creativity, resilience and problem-solving – relevant to all freelancers, not just those in the magazine industry. A cocktail-loving couple who demonstrated the power of listening to your audienceA brand new magazine creator with a simple idea that's already inspiring others A remarkable turnaround story that goes from Dragons Den rejection to international title and the lessons learned along the wayHow a mountain biking community defeated a website hackerHow understanding your audience can help you grow your reachWhat we can learn about writing from producing news reports for 9-year-olds.Vox-pop quotes from other attendees and speakers will be included in the 15 Minute Freelancer newsletter: 15minutefreelancer.substack.comMentioned in this Episode:International Magazine Centre: https://internationalmagazinecentre.com/ Magazine Street Speakers: https://internationalmagazinecentre.com/magazine-street/Episode 75: Create your own conference! (With Nikki Simpson) Say hi to Louise:Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.LinkedIn: Louise ShanahanTwitter: @LouiseShanahan_Website: thecopyprescription.comAsk a question for a future episode on memo.fm/15/Support the podcast! If you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. Donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciated.

Defining your business's purpose and values will make your decisions that much easier to come to terms with. Your purpose and values are two key components in making business decisions and keeping your goals in alignment with what you truly hold dear.In this episode, you'll learn the following:01:49 – How to determine your purpose and values06:06 – Some examples of business values08:15 – How to use your purpose and values to determine who you should work withConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

We don't always have a clear vision of where we are trying to go. In midlife, we often get a creative idea that sparks our interest, but have no idea on how to get that idea to come to fruition. Do you have a book idea in you, or do you have a memoir you'd love to write but haven't a clue on how to publish a book? These are some of the things Jen Graybeal addresses with her clients. It's the getting unstuck and being pointed in the right direction to get you where you want to be, from where you are right now.Listen to the entire episode and hear all about a limited space retreat Jen is hosting this January in Southern California.LINKS TO THIS EPISODE:Join Beautiful Second Act MembershipJoin Beautiful Second Act Facebook GroupFollow me on Instagram: @beautiful_second_actFOLLOW JEN GRAYBEAL:on Instagram:@ jentheeditoron TikTok: @jentheeditorGot to her website: jengraybeal.comRegister for her retreat: Reconnect With Your Best Self SPONSOR: Happy Pause Balmhttps://happypause.com.au/Book Authors Recommended by Jen Graybeal:Angelina M LopezTessa DareThank you for listening. It would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a Review, a Rating, and don't forget to Subscribe if you listen on Apple, or Follow from Spotify or any other platform. This way you won't miss any episodes.Much love,Patti

The number of decisions we have to make daily seems to keep going up…and up…and up…So in this episode, we're talking about the one simple question you can ask yourself to help you stay intentional in your business and your life. We're channeling our inner three-year-old today and learning to ask ourselves “Why?”Here are a few things you'll hear in the episode:03:11 – How asking ourselves “Why?” can help us decide when we should act on our ideas.06:33 – If you're considering adding a new service to your roster, you may want to try this first.07:45 – How to prevent getting irritated with all the “Whys?”Connect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

With the growing instability of social media platforms, it's become even more apparent than ever that we shouldn't rely solely on social media for our business marketing. There are many ways to market your business outside of social media, and we're going to look at eleven ways to market your freelance editing business.In this episode, you'll learn the following:01:34 – A friendly reminder that we don't own our social media accounts03:30 – The best way to get your name out there08:14 – How to ensure that you don't end up on page 20 of a Google search11:14 – Which marketing tool gains you access to another person's audienceConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

It's my anniversary month (October 2022)! This month marks ten years I've been in business as a freelance editor. Ten years! To celebrate, I'm doing a podcast series on lessons I've learned, pulling back the curtain on the freelance editing industry, and sharing all the things—the good, the bad, and everything in between. So, grab a coffee (or whatever your favorite beverage is) and let's jump right in!We're going to look at ten things I've learned over the last ten years in business. It was interesting to reflect on my business, see how far I've come, and acknowledge all that I've learned. My first lesson for you: don't wait ten years to sit down and look at your journey!In this episode, you'll hear me talk about the following:02:28 – How procrasti-learning might be stopping you from succeeding.05:00 – Why I focus so much on thoughtwork and mindset in my coaching and the Freelance Editors Club.07:15 – There's a big difference between an explanation and an excuse. I'll give a sneak peek into how to tell the difference.13:10 – Just because we fail at something doesn't mean we're a failure.Connect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

It's my anniversary month (October 2022)! This month marks ten years I've been in business as a freelance editor. Ten years! To celebrate, I'm doing a podcast series on lessons I've learned, pulling back the curtain on the freelance editing industry, and sharing all the things—the good, the bad, and everything in between. So, grab a coffee (or whatever your favorite beverage is) and let's jump right in!Hindsight is 20/20, and this couldn't be truer as I reflect on my entrepreneurial journey and talk about five things I wish I had known when I started.In this episode, I'm diving into the following:01:46 – The number one thing I wish I would have done BEFORE starting my business full-time05:24 – Why I focus so much on mindset at the beginning of your business journey09:32 – How starting my editing business changed my reading-for-fun habits10:45 – Why I rarely post in Facebook editing groupsConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

It's my anniversary month (October 2022)! This month marks ten years I've been in business as a freelance editor. Ten years! To celebrate, I'm doing a podcast series on lessons I've learned, pulling back the curtain on the freelance editing industry, and sharing all the things—the good, the bad, and everything in between. So, grab a coffee (or whatever your favorite beverage is) and let's jump right in!We see a lot of business owners talk about what it's like to run your own business. This is fantastic, but these anecdotes often swing one of two ways—they're either super positive and make being a CEO of your own business look easy as pie, or they're completely negative and only talk about the hardships. In reality, owning your business is a little of both. In this episode, you'll hear about the following:03:37 – The many ways in which owning your own business gives you back control09:15 – One thing that was detrimental for me in my first years of business11:08 – A huge con that almost never gets talked aboutConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

I attended the ACES Accelerate conference for editors, and it got me thinking about whether or not attending editing conferences (or business conferences in general) is beneficial for your business. The short answer is: absolutely! Of course, there are many variables at play for every individual and why you may or may not be able to attend a conference. However, with the pandemic and the rise of virtual conferences, they may be more accessible to you than you think!In this episode, we'll talk more about the different variables and why I think attending a conference will benefit you and your business. We'll dive into these topics:02:58 – One of my favorite things about attending an editing conference07:02 – Where to look to find local or non-local conferences you can attend07:55 – How I decide if a conference is a good fit for meConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

How do we know when we should be investing our time to accomplish a task or investing our money to have someone else complete it for us? Since we can always make more money, but we can't make more time (at least as far as I know), we often hear that we should invest our money in order to save time. BUT this isn't always possible for everyone.In this episode, we'll talk about the following:04:50 – Paying with our time when starting our businesses09:37 – The one thing that you can never outsource10:04 – Indicators that let you know it's time to let the experts handle it12:19 – Ideas of tasks you can outsource in your businessConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

It's so easy to get caught up in the comparison game when starting and running a business—whether it's comparing our beginning to someone else's middle or feeling like we should be running our business in a way that aligns with how others are running theirs. We have to remind ourselves that everyone is different, and each person is on their own path. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, I'd love to see more of us congratulating others for their success and lifting others who may need more support.In this short-and-sweet episode, we'll talk about the following:01:46 – Why the highlight reels on social media are not real life05:24 – The similarity between our journey and books09:32 – The magical hack to starting a business (hint: there isn't one!)Connect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

When we think of boundaries, we often think of borders, gates, or walls—something to keep people out. But when it comes to our business or personal lives, boundaries are more of a safety net—something to protect us, our businesses, and our reputations. We need to have clear boundaries that set the expectations within our business. If we let these boundaries go unenforced (and let too many people cross them), this can lead to burnout, resentment, and potentially the loss of client relationships. In this episode, we talk about what boundaries are, why they're important, and how to enforce them.Here's a snapshot of what you'll hear:02:08 – What exactly are boundaries?04:42 – My favorite quote that hit me right in the gut while I was experiencing burnout06:52 – Why boundaries can be so difficult to enforce08:14 – How boundaries left unenforced is really just a form of disrespecting yourself…and how I learned this lesson the hard way11:38 – Examples of specific boundaries you can start setting in your business TODAYResources Discussed in This Episode:Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab (affiliate link)Connect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

As we grow up, we internalize certain stories about ourselves. I'm too short. I'm not creative. I can't start a business because I'm not smart enough. I'm too loud. I'm bad at networking because I'm too introverted. In actuality, these are just thoughts and beliefs that we've said to ourselves so many times that we don't even think about them anymore. We just accept them as fact. But are they true? How do we determine whether we should believe them or not? And if they aren't true, how do we rewrite the story?In this episode, we'll chat about the following:02:03 – What are these “stories” we tell ourselves04:35 – Something I experienced too often when I worked in the corporate world, which contributed to one of my stories08:04 – Indicators that help you determine whether or not a story is true for you12:34 – My tried-and-true method for rewriting the story you're telling yourselfConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

Stumpt is the BEST place find engaging co-op gaming, and their 525,000+ subscribers agree. Watch how this group of five friends grew a successful YouTube and Twitch, despite many challenges. 0:00-01:52 - Intro 01:53-5:58 - One Game You HATE & Worst Gamer on the Team 5:59-7:14 - The Formation of Stumpt 7:15-7:55 - Co-Op Worked Best on the Channel 7:56-9:28 - How to Find People to Game With 9:29-10:54 - Streaming Schedule is KEY 10:55-14:07 - Creating a Cohesive Brand with a Group 14:08-15:45 - Creating VODs On and Off Stream 15:46-17:41 - Planning for a Stumpt Member “Leaving” 17:42-20:12 - Communicating with Audience 20:13-21:28 - More Freedom to Just Play 21:29-22:54 - Should You Hire a Freelance Editor? 22:55-26:43 - Best Ways to Engage Community 26:44-28:34 - Advice for Variety Gaming 28:35-29:42 - Where Can You Find Stumpt? FOLLOW Guest - https://twitter.com/Stumptgames Host - https://www.facebook.com/StoneMountain64 Host - https://twitter.com/snoopeh PIPELINE WEEKLY DIGEST

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 this episode, you'll learn the following:02:05 – What working *in* your business is all about04:48 – Why working *on* your business is the key to long-term success07:15 – My one challenge for you TODAY that takes no longer than 5 minutes10:17 – Get a sneak peek into how I timeblock my days15:29 – *BONUS* My new favorite timeblocking termConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

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 industry06:39 – Why I don't believe in the phrase “Charge what you're worth”08:27 – My alternative to using the very harmful grammar N*zi (among other words and phrases that are not just problematic but hurtful to others)Resources Discussed in This Episode:The Editing Podcast: Why editing is NOT about being “a bit OCD”Connect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

In today's special Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are joined by guest literary agent, Jenni Ferrari-Adler who represents Susie Yang (whose novel, White Ivy,  was the #BookswithHooksBC pick for June).  Jenni helps Carly and CeCe evaluate three query letters, in the process discussing leaning into specificity;  sprinkling backstory info rather than dumping it in;  setting up your bombshell moments with the right information; and the importance of emotionality in sample pages. CeCe and Jenni also illustrate how subjective agent opinions can be when reading pages and how the process works when an editor is evaluating a manuscript.After which, Bianca chats with author, Kath Jonathan,  and freelance editor, Lisa Rivers,  about how an author can maximize their interaction with a freelance editor. In the chat, they discuss what kind of info an editor likes to see from the author; breaking up a book into quarters for edits; making point-form notes for each chapter; handling the emotional turmoil after getting edits back; how editors push for the emotional truth and elevation of a manuscript; determining if a scene really needs to be there (get out your highlighter!); how to know when you're ready to approach an editor; and how endurance and fight can help you meet your goals. Find us on our socials:Twitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyraInstagram: @biancamarais_author @carlywatters @cece_lyra_agent @ the_shit_about_writingFacebook: @tsnotyawWebsite: www.biancamarais.com and www.theshitaboutwriting.comKath can be found on Instagram at @wolverleighgardensLisa can be found on Instagram at @ lisarivers.editorial and you can email her at thewriterstrek@gmail.com 

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, mindset has become a bit of a buzzword—it's everywhere you look. But I'm here to tell you why there are valid reasons it has become so popular and why it needs to be the foundation of your business.In this episode, we're going to talk about the following:02:21 – What mindset is and isn't05:46 – Why mindset is super important when starting and running your business08:23 – My favorite—the TEARA process! What it is and how to use it to shift your mindset13:14 – I'll walk you through an example of the TEARA process so you can start implementing it TODAYResources Discussed in This Episode:Open Path CollectiveTEARA Process worksheetConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

So you've decided that this editing journey is something you want to pursue. Where do you start? What do you need to learn? 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 choose to learn from.In this episode, you'll learn the following:01:46 – One of the most important things you need to have as an editor (Pst! It's not a master's degree!)05:24 – Where to look for editing education09:32 – The vetting process I use to ensure I'm receiving quality educationResources Discussed in This Episode:ACES: The Society for EditingEditorial Freelancers Association (EFA)Editors CanadaChartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) (affiliate link)Associated Press Stylebook (affiliate link)My favorite books about editing and writing (affiliate link)Connect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

Summary:When we lose someone it is natural to dwell on memories. Our guest, Cindy Mich, has opted to create a legacy using her expertise as a film producer to honor her love, Michael, and go on tour so numerous others will know of him and remember him in his acting career.Notes:Cindy is Sole Proprietor of Cin's Sweet Creations - Professional Writing/Editing Business, and a Freelance Independent Film/TV/Book Reviewer, Freelance Editor and Script/Screenplay Reviewer. She is the founder of The Art is Alive Magazine and  the Art is Alive Film Festival, as well as Co-Founder of the Bedford Falls Film Festival.Contact: www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.comFacebook:  As I Live and GrieveInstagram:  @asiliveandgrieveTo Reach Cindy:Email: cin4251@gmail.comFB: Cindy Mich | FacebookIG:  Cindy Mich (@mich.cindy) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedin: (18) Cindy (Cin) Mich | LinkedInFestival: Home | ArtisaliveffRadio Show: Welcome to Cin's Chat Corner! - CinschatcornerCredits: Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Welcome to MOTHERS OF MAYHEM: An Extreme Horror Podcast! In this episode Marian hangs out with and talks crazy talk with some of the coolest sad bitches she knows. Je me lance vers la gloire, kids. **CONTENT WARNING: profanity, explicit adult content, stuff you can't even begin to imagine. **  ALLISHA MCADOO  "I started to write when I was a little girl. It started out as a school assignment. I spent all weekend writing on this assignment only for the teacher to tell me it was too dark for the project. I was told to re-write it. I went home and wrote down something to please the teacher. However, I kept the assignment and started to work on it in my spare time. I found that I had a passion for writing horror and never looked back. I have only been published for a couple of years. Although it has been some work, I have enjoyed getting my name out there. My author central page amazon.com/author/allishamcadoo  My Godless.com page https://godless.com/search?q=allisha+mcadoo" NATASHA SINCLAIR  From the heart of Scotland, Natasha Sinclair has independently published, compiled and edited collections, and contributed to several anthologies. She supports other creatives by proofreading, editing, and creating promotional material via Word Refinery, linked on her site, ClanWitch.com Her writing is often woven with horror, sex and psychological elements. She is a member of The Horror Writers Association.  R.E. SHAMBROOK  Short Stories & Drabbles: Collection 1 (A Godless Horrors exclusive) LUCAS MILLIRON  Fiction: The Chattering, Becoming series, Tim E. Less, Cocksucker, Lost Words In a Dream   Short Stories: Obliquatur, Voluptas, Middle Town Horror 4, Unrestival, Dig 2 Graves Vol 2, Midnight Beyond the Stars, Gorefest, Welcome to the Splatter Club Vol 2, Counting Bodies Like Sheep   Godless Exclusive: Mutants of Mugwump, Fucking Scumbags Burn in Hell: Skin Deep  GERHARD JASON GEICK  Gerhard Jason Geick is a Freelance Editor and Writer. He has been working as a Professional Editor for more than ten years and has been writing for most of his life. He has written Interactive Stories for Zoomob LMT, and written, edited, and co-written over 60 novels with FicFun.  Among other projects, he has edited manuals for the Alberta Food Processors Association, scripted courses for Let's Talk Science, and pamphlets for Food Processing Skills Canada. He has also scripted and developed courses on the topics of Introduction to Editing, Proofreading, and Tricks of the Trade. Using Articulate Rise, In his spare time, he writes horror fiction, and he is the bestselling author of NOSOPHOBIA, NIHILOPHOBIA, and CYNOPHOBIA. Gerhard's portfolio can be found at www.Freelancebygary.weebly.com. Here you can find links to his bibliography, resume, and BookPredator.com. BookPredator is a service that Gerhard started so that he could provide services for self-published, independent, and small press authors at a reasonable price. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!   CHRISTINA   Twitter:  https://twitter.com/n_dhorrorbooks MARIAN   TikTok: @tf_did_i_just_read    Instagram: @tf_did_i_just_read    Facebook: TF Did I Just Read    JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE UPDATES, INFO, AND BONUS INFO! https://www.facebook.com/groups/979400995947790   MUSIC: Amigo the Devil - HUNGOVER IN JONESTOWN from the album "Everything is Fine". Used with artist permission. (Thank you, Danny!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mothersofmayhempod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mothersofmayhempod/support

This week's guest is Author, Freelance Editor, and Writing Instructor, Stacy JubaStacy is sharing her knowledge & experience in the wonderful world of authorship. Take a listen (and watch the show on our Youtube channel, too!About Stacy:Award-winning writer Stacy Juba loves reading novels as much as writing them and has authored titles ideal for book clubs or the beach. She loves to write stories that are crisp, fresh, and satisfying and that feature characters at a crossroads in their lives. She has authored books about reality TV contestants targeted by a killer, an obit writer investigating a cold case, teen psychics who control minds, a theme park Cinderella finding her Prince Charming, twin high school hockey stars battling on the ice, and teddy bears learning to raise the U.S. flag: she pursues whatever story ideas won't leave her alone. Stacy has made bestseller lists including GalleyCat's Barnes & Noble Bestsellers, GalleyCat's Mystery and Thriller Bestsellers, and multiple Amazon Top 100 lists, and she has also been ranked as one of the Most Popular Authors in Mysteries on Amazon. She has had books ranked as #5 and #11 in the Nook Store and #30 on the Amazon Kindle Paid List.Stacy's first novel Face-Off, about twin brothers competing on the hockey rink for their father's approval, was originally published when she was 18 years old under her maiden name, Stacy Drumtra, and has been re-issued for a new generation of readers. She released the sequel, Offsides, 26 years after the publication of Face-Off. She is a past recipient of the William F. Deeck – Malice Domestic Grant for new mystery writers.Stacy has written more than 3,000 articles and won over a dozen writing awards, including recognition from the New England Press Association, Parenting Publications of America, Suburban Newspapers of America, and the Stuttering Foundation of America. She is also a winner of the American Cancer Society New England Chapter's Sword of Hope Media Award. She features books and authors on her blog, and also reviews books, apps, and other resources that support families raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes.After years of working as a reporter and freelance writer, Stacy now concentrates on writing books and helping other authors through her editing and online course business Shortcuts for Writers and her international Facebook group for writers. Her signature course, Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Plan to Making Your Novels Publishable, empowers fiction writers to think like an editor so they can save time and money. Support the show

In today's episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Kim Harms, an Author, Freelance Editor, and Speaker about her upcoming book ‘Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction. In this book, Kim shares an honest roadmap every breast cancer fighter needs on her journey to recovery.   Episode Highlights 01:38 – Kim says her first book ‘Life Reconstructed' is the book that came out of her breast cancer experience. 02:48 – There's a chapter that refers to the interviews with people, how cancer affected their lives, states Kim. 04:50 - In this book, Kim has shared how Corey (her husband) and she got through the cancer journey. She also talks about how she dealt with the physical pain and with the people who say hurtful things. 06:01 – Kim suggests how to communicate better with your husband during this tough time. 08:09 - You probably need to let that partner know how you're feeling that is too much and that you need a break. 10:06 – Kim shares that her oldest one is not very talkative.  12:27 - It was definitely a process of healing and growing together as a family, says Kim. 14:37 - Your book will be a good guide a good best friend to have in their purse or their knapsack, says Dr. Carla Marie Manly. 18:16 – When we're going through this think about, what we can do when we get to the other side that would be just kind of celebrating, getting through this together. 20:05 – Kim shares, they give away free mastectomy pillows at their website. So, if someone going through cancer and needs pillows after surgery, they give you support.   Three Key Points This book would help to understand the person who is going through cancer and how they are dealing with it. What exactly is a mastectomy or what does that mean when you say flat reconstruction, that kind of information to help them understand the medical side, but then there's also a lot of emotional side to it like how can we help this person? How can we understand what she's going through?  Kim shares, one can get tested for a gene and if they have a certain mutation, then their chances of breast cancer are extremely high. If we are going through a hard thing like this, it's okay to feel overwhelmed and stressed out and not want to go through it and just feel those emotions. Don't try to be superwoman. Go through just one day at a time.    Tweetable Quotes “My book is like reconstructive the subtitle is navigating the world of mastectomy and breast reconstruction.” – Kim Harms “When your stress is high like that, and you're going through something so painful, relationships are affected.” – Kim Harms “I also share the experience of many other women that I interviewed during the process.” – Kim Harms “We didn't realize what was causing the friction.” – Kim Harms “Being together with your family through this difficult time. Not only gave them the gift of compassion but also really craved a lot of healing.” - Dr. Carla Marie Manly  “We went on a backpacking trip which we've done a few times but with our boys and it ended up being this crazy trip.” – Kim Harms   Resources Mentioned Helping Families be Happy Podcast Apple Dr. Carla Marie Manly Website LinkedIn Twitter   Instagram Kim Harms Website Facebook Instagram Podcast Editing  

It's much easier (and mroe fun!) to build an audience and attract your ideal clients when you know what you stand for. But figuring that out can be tricky. Gill Hill is a brand voice expert, copywriter and editor, and on this episode she shares the secret to authentic personal branding and how to own your voice.The discussion covers:how to feel confident marketing yourself onlinefinding your voice by uncovering your purposebuilding a personal brand that feels easy and authenticis it ok to share your political views when building a freelance brand?how to bring your whole self to work without over-sharingGet Gill's free guide, Build Your Brand Basics and Uncover Your Brand Voice >>Say hi to Gill:Gill's website: gillhillwritingservices.comInstagram: @gillhilleditsSay hi to Louise:Louise Shanahan is a freelance health copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.LinkedIn: Louise ShanahanTwitter: @LouiseShanahan_Instagram: @Louise_Shanahan_Website: thecopyprescription.com

CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW STORE! UNCHAIN YOUR INNER STRENGTH, your everyday Streetwear, unique, funky and with a whole lotta Soul...just like You! www.unchainyourinnerstrength.com Get ready for Christmas and check out our variety of collections plus, fun Xmas jumpers for the whole family! . . Hey Soul Sister, Welcome to another episode of UNCHAIN YOUR INNER STRENGTH podcast. A place to help entrepreneurs OWN their unique story, inspire, heal, and make a bigger impact. This week: Life, Purpose, Divine Feminine, Universe When I started my business, I thought I had finally found my Life's purpose and that's what I was meant to do for the rest of my life, the ONE thing...that was it! but... With the years I have come to believe that we have more than ONE purpose in this life, depending on what we're going through at each time and moment. This week we have the honor and pleasure to introduce the amazing and beautiful, TALYA PARDO, Transformational Coach and Freelance Editor, plus, soon to become AUTHOR in 2 books publishing in January 2022. One of them, with us, our third book collaboration with UNCHAIN YOUR INNER STRENGTH publishing company. As a coach, Talya supports her clients in healing, spiritual awakening and mindset shifts, and provides actionable tools which help create positive change. As a freelance editor, she works with authors to develop their voices and their stories to be authentic, compelling and resonant. HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN FIND TALYA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talyapardophoenixrising/ Instagram: @talyapardophoenixrising Email: info@phoenixrisingmentoring.com . . I am your host, Maria C. Krause. Spiritual Mindset & Alignment Mentor. International Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, and Publisher. I help women find their way back to their Authentic selves by owning and sharing their unique stories, to heal, inspire and make a change in this world. I look forward to getting to know you and what's sparks your joy. Love, Light, be Maria. XXX CHECK OUT THE BRAND NEW STORE! WWW.UNCHAINYOURINNERSTRENGTH.COM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maria-krause/message

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Jennifer Rosner, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She also holds academic posts at The King's University, Azusa Pacific University, and the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute. Her passion is to explore the relationship with Judaism and Christianity, and she spent time living in Jerusalem with her husband, Yonah, before returning to the States. They have two children.Jen Rosner's WebsiteKeely Boeving, Literary Agent and Freelance EditorAt the Foot of the Mountain by Joshua M. Lessard and Jennifer M. RosnerThe Torah and the Spirit (Part 1) with Jen Rosner and Josh LessardThe God of Israel and Christian Theology by R. Kendall SoulenUnderstanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottHealing the Schism by Jennifer M. RosnerKarl Barth — WikipediaChurch Dogmatics by Karl BarthFranz Rosenzweig — WikipediaJen Rosner on Twitter Special Guest: Jen Rosner.

Today's guest is Suzy Bills from Utah. Suzy  is an editor and author and a faculty member in the editing and publishing program at Brigham Young University (BYU). She was previously a lead editor for the Joseph Smith Papers, and she's owned a writing and editing business for more than a decade. Suzy's book, “The Freelance Editor's Handbook” is being published this fall by the University of California Press. She is also starting to offer business consulting and coaching for freelancers. Suzy began freelancing on the side in 2006 while working as an editor full-time. She became a full-time freelancer in 2011. She started at BYU as an adjunct professor and was offered a full-time position in 2017. She continues to maintain her writing and editing business. Perfectionism is a personality characteristic that causes people to strive to be flawless. That causes them to set really high standards and be quite critical in how they evaluate their performance. It often leads people to think they shouldn't make any mistakes. Perfectionism can be destructive, but it can also have positive qualities. Suzy saw perfectionism in herself and worked to turn it into a positive attribute. Perfectionism can lead to obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, eating disorders and more. There are two types of perfectionism: adaptive/constructive and maladaptive/destructive. With adaptive perfectionism, people set high standards and are motivated to reach them in encouraging and exciting ways. This can lead to happiness, a sense of meaning and satisfaction with life. With maladaptive perfectionism, people set high standards but aren't optimistic they can achieve them. It leads to self-criticism, stress and low self-esteem, which often leads to burnout. And too much stress on yourself can actually lead to lower performance on a project or task. Overcoming perfectionism is mostly about changing our thinking. We can be working on the exact same project but look at our goals and success in different ways. Perfectionism causes some people to not even start their freelance business. It causes freelance business owners to not reach out to new clients, to not start new services, to discount projects and give refunds over small mistakes. Humans, including copy editors, aren't perfect. Industry standards say 90% accuracy in editing is achievable and acceptable. Copy editors are not always going to be 100% accurate. (This is also a good reason to hire a proofreader later on.) How can we recognize and manage perfectionism? Practice being self-aware and catching yourself when you're in a perfectionism spiral. Are you using your perfectionism in a healthy way? Perfectionism might manifest as being cruel to yourself. At that point, put your thoughts on trial. Stop being the prosecutor and be the objective judge or jury. Find and evaluate the evidence that shows what you are thinking is not accurate (for example, success on a last project, this client rehired you). You may also identify an area of weakness. That's OK. If that happens, create a plan about improving that weakness. Ask yourself: Where was the breakdown that led to that mistake? It is a process issue, overwork, lack of sleep or lack of skills? To encourage a positive mindset, create a mantra that works for you and repeat it multiple times every day. It might feel silly at first, but you will start to internalize it and believe it. Accountability partners can also help reassure you when you're being too hard on yourself. It's also important and helpful for people to talk about their mistakes and weaknesses to normalize that we are not perfect. Write down your thoughts, especially because people tend to ruminate on the bad thoughts and situation. Writing can help get it out of your mind and allow you to move past it. Keep a record of positive feedback, whether in an email folder, a smartphone “boost bank” folder or in a praise jar. If you do discover you made a mistake, you are likely to react physically. So, change that physical reaction. Take deep breaths, move your body to relax it. Walk around. Go for a longer walk. Next, take responsibility for a mistake with a client. That actually increases respect for you. Then, create an action plan to prevent that type of mistake in the future.   Biz Bite: Set Aside Professional Development Time Every Week   Resources: Suzy's book, “The Freelance Editor's Handbook” http://writingandeditingbysuzy.com Suzy Bills on LinkedIn ACES–the Society for Editing Episode #70 of Deliberate Freelancer: Techniques to Deal with Anxiety from My New Therapist Episode #71 of Deliberate Freelancer: 3 Failures and the Lessons They Taught Me  

Authors are often puzzled the first time they need to hire a freelance editor: What kind of editing do I need? Where do I find an editor? What should my manuscript look like? In a rare video episode of Book Echoes: A Podcast for Writers, I'm diving deep into the levels of editing, hiring, and… Read More »Episode 112: Hiring a freelance editor

Sidney is a Freelance Editor that can be found on Upwork where he takes up jobs specializing in story development, organization, and trimming. CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome entrepreneurial inspiration. Twitter: https://twitter.com/sample_platter Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_sample_platter Hear from many different entrepreneurs in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world! Every entrepreneur featured has been recommended by one of our previous guests. www.CallumLaing.com

“I want each book to be better than the last one.” – Rachael Tamayo Today's featured award-winning international bestselling author is mom, wife, former 911 emergency operator, and Freelance Editor, Rachael Tamayo. Rachael and I have a chat about the writer's growth mindset, why she no longer writes fiction books and more good advice for authors.   Key Thing's You'll Learn: What inspired her to write. What helped her to step out of her comfort zone and tell the world that she is a writer. Why a genre switch may help your writing career. Why pacing yourself is important as a writer. How to view the editing process of your book.     Rachael's Site: https://rachaeltamayowrites.com/ Rachael's Books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01HC2VZ0C   Resource Mentioned:   Critique Circle - https://new.critiquecircle.com/landing   The opening track is titled “Vash The Stampede” by Asis Galvin. To listen to the full track and support the artist monetarily, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/vash-the-stampede   You May Also Like…   Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordinary-with-ann-charles-annwcharles/   Ep. 312 – “Reader to Dark Fantasy Writer” with Liz Butcher (@lunaloveliz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-312-reader-to-dark-fantasy-writer-with-liz-butcher-lunaloveliz/   Ep. 323 – “Shapers of Worlds” with Edward Willett (@ewillett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-323-shapers-of-worlds-with-edward-willett-ewillett/   257.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Write Words” with Kristine Raymond (@k_raymondauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2575-host-2-host-special-write-words-with-kristine-raymond-k_raymondauthor/   Ep. 337 – “The Accessory to Magic” with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-337-the-accessory-to-magic-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/ 

“I want each book to be better than the last one.” – Rachael Tamayo Today’s featured award-winning international bestselling author is mom, wife, former 911 emergency operator, and Freelance Editor, Rachael Tamayo. Rachael and I have a chat about the writer’s growth mindset, why she no longer writes fiction books and more good advice for authors.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What inspired her to write. What helped her to step out of her comfort zone and tell the world that she is a writer. Why a genre switch may help your writing career. Why pacing yourself is important as a writer. How to view the editing process of your book.     Rachael’s Site: https://rachaeltamayowrites.com/ Rachael’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01HC2VZ0C   Resource Mentioned:   Critique Circle - https://new.critiquecircle.com/landing   The opening track is titled “Vash The Stampede” by Asis Galvin. To listen to the full track and support the artist monetarily, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/vash-the-stampede   You May Also Like…   Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordinary-with-ann-charles-annwcharles/   Ep. 312 – “Reader to Dark Fantasy Writer” with Liz Butcher (@lunaloveliz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-312-reader-to-dark-fantasy-writer-with-liz-butcher-lunaloveliz/   Ep. 323 – “Shapers of Worlds” with Edward Willett (@ewillett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-323-shapers-of-worlds-with-edward-willett-ewillett/   257.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Write Words” with Kristine Raymond (@k_raymondauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2575-host-2-host-special-write-words-with-kristine-raymond-k_raymondauthor/   Ep. 337 – “The Accessory to Magic” with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-337-the-accessory-to-magic-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/ 

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Aishwarya talks to Tara Khandelwal (freelance editor and innovative entrepreneur) about the qualities of a good editor and why it's important to demystify the publishing industry.In the last 10 years, Tara Khandelwal has edited more than 100 books including Udayan Mukherjee's ‘Essential Items' and Anmol Malik's ‘Three Impossible Wishes'. She started Bound in 2018 to bridge the gap between writers and other creative people AND places where they could develop their skills or get published. Her curiosity and trial & error approach led her to establish Bound's writers' retreats and launch two stellar podcasts! Tara talks about how running her own company was her dream job as a kid and why good grammar is the foundation for all good writing. She and Aishwarya bond over their experiences with international publishing programs. Are editors and writers technically the same? How can you become a freelance editor? And why are there no publishing houses in Mumbai? Tune in to find out!Resources:Book Recommendation: The Impeccable Integrity of Ruby R by Moni MohsinThe University of East Anglia Creative Writing Workshops in India: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/stories/the-university-of-east-anglia-creative-writing-workshops-in-india-in-partnership-with-ashoka-university-543A Crime Podcast by Juggernaut Books, A Spy In China: https://open.spotify.com/show/26cU4K0DKbvVXWWb4S3xzP Humber's Creative Book Publishing certificate program: https://mediaarts.humber.ca/programs/creative-book-publishing.html The Columbia Publishing Course: https://journalism.columbia.edu/cpc Tara Khandelwal is an editor and the founder of Bound. She has worked at companies such as BloombergQuint, HarperCollins, Penguin India and SheThePeople.TV and is an alumna of the Columbia University Publishing Course. She interviews authors in India's no. 1 literary podcast, Books & Beyond with Bound. Find her on Instagram @tarakhandelwal489 and Twitter @tarakh489.‘The Book People' is brought to you by Bound, a company that creates stories and helps individuals and brands tell their stories. Writer and booklover Aishwarya Javalgekar interviews people whose lives and careers revolve around books. Read more: https://boundindia.com/the-book-people-podcast/Soundtrack: Fork and Spoon Follow us @boundindia on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.Get your work edited by Tara or Bound's other expert editors! Read about our services: https://boundindia.com/services/ or contact us at connect@boundindia.com. Find the discount code in this episode to get 10% off all editing services! 

This week's episode is different to my usual episodes, because this time I'm being interviewed about my work as an editor, and the person asking the questions is on my best friends in the TV world and that is long time collaborator, producer director Paul Symonds. Go check out episode 7 for my interview of Paul. And the reason we are doing this because over the last year of doing this podcast I've had several people ask me about my work etc etc and it was Haider Zafar who messaged me on LinkedIn and suggested I get a former guest on to host the interview, so here were are! And in this interview we look back at my career over the last 20 odd years and how I actually got into TV with no qualifications or even knowledge of how to use a computer, the way I approach an edit and work with others and I have some tips about how to get into the industry.

Joe Treasure is a Narrative Fiction Writer & Novelist, Poet, Freelance Editor & Writing Coach.Joe has published three novels:The Male GazeBesottedThe Book of AirHe is presently writing his memoir, dabbling in poetry and life-writing, and continuing his work as a freelance editor & writing coach.Joe is a graduate of the University of Oxford, upon which he became a schoolteacher, specialising in English and drama. He has also taught creative writing for the MA programme at Royal Holloway University of London.To learn more about Joe and his work and to inquire about his editing and writing services, visit his website at http://www.joetreasure.com/You can also learn more about Joe on the following social sites:BlogTwitterFacebookThe SuccessInSight Podcast is a production of Fox Coaching, Inc. and First Story Strategies.

This podcast episode is part of our course creator series where I'm chatting with ordinary course creators, just like you. We're talking about their journey in their online course business, how they got started, the challenges they've experienced, and how they overcame them. These are real discussions with real people. In this podcast episode, you'll hear about Stacy Juba's journey of how her freelance work has grown over the years and how she transitioned into online courses. Stacy published her first novel at age eighteen, and over the years has written sweet and sassy chick lit novels, mysteries about determined women sleuths, and entertaining books for young adults and children. Stacy is also a freelance developmental editor, creator of online courses for writers, and an award-winning journalist who has published more than 3,000 articles in newspapers and magazines. She is the founder of Shortcuts for Writers, and her goal is to take the writing and editing tips she learned in the trenches and simplify them for her clients and students. Her signature course, Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Plan to Making Your Novels Publishable, empowers fiction writers to think like an editor so they can save time and money. Listen in to hear how she has educated herself on marketing, website development, and sales funnels which has led to her success in her online course business. Note: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may get a commission if you try them and purchase. However, none of the fees have been increased to compensate me. Links mentioned in this episode: ✅ Course in a Box on the AppSumo Marketplace ✅ You can find Stacy at: https://www.shortcutsforwriters.com/ ✅ Stacy's Free Editing Class Follow Destini on social media: ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinicopp/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/destinicopp/ ➡️Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/destinicopp/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destinicopp/ ➡️Episode show notes: https://destinicopp.com/podcast/48 If you love our podcast we would LOVE a review. Here's how to leave a rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad: https://destinicopp.com/podcast/podcast-rating-and-review-in-itunes Thanks so much for your support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/destini-copp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/destini-copp/support

In this episode, I talk with Caitlin Looby, a science writer and freelance editor, and also a postdoctoral research associate studying soil microbes in cloud forests. We’ll find out about her current work, and also discuss some of the experiences and events that informed her educational and career decisions.

Chiraag got his start in TV after handing out CVs around Soho in London. He landed an entry-level job as a runner and was soon promoted to assistant editor.Chiraag moved to an advertising agency later, where he stayed for more than five years before setting up shop on his own. He planned it in advance, saving up a safety net of cash, updating his website and freelancing on the side to build up his network.Today, Chiraag’s an award-winning director and editor running an independent production studio with a freelance team. He talks to Steve about how he’s learned to build relationships and understand the numbers so he can take care of business development. This episode is kindly supported by With Jack!With Jack help keep you in business by supporting you financially or legally if you have problems with a client.Get the freelance insurance you deserve.Visit withjack.co.uk and be a confident freelancer. Love learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, be part of the Being Freelance Community!You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.comLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland Who the hell is Steve Folland?You know how everyone bangs on about how powerful video and audio content can be? Yeah, well Steve helps businesses make it and make the most of it. Find out more at www.stevefolland.comTrack him down on Twitter @sfolland or lay a trail of cake and he'll eventually catch you up.

Do you want to know what it's like to edit some of the biggest reality shows on British TV? Shows such as I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and Big Brother? Well, you'll want to stick around to the end of my interview with freelance editor Mark Hardyman. Mark Hardyman has been editing for over 20 years and during that time has worked on huge range of tv shows and genres, from Factual, Reality to Drama and Film. He's is one of the most accomplished editors I know. Masterful in the off-line as well as highly skilled in the on-line and just an all-round great bloke to work with. In this interview we talk about life as an editor of high-profile reality shows that are watched by millions every week; we geek out talk in depth about the post production process, and of course there are tips and advice for those looking to work in TV. This episode is sponsored by Gelert Post Production - www.gelert.tv

Do you want to know what it's like to edit gripping factual documentaries? Do you want to know about some of the challenges an editor faces whilst in the edit? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with freelance editor Sophie Pollock. Sophie has been working in TV for over a decade, mainly editing factual documentaries and I'd say there isn't a subject she can't lend her skills to and make a success of. For example, one of her most recent projects, Hell on Wheels for the BBC, received a four star rating from TV critic Will Gompertz. In this interview we talk about her career and the struggles she faced as a single mum trying to make it in TV; some of the projects she's worked on and the challenges she faces in the edit suite. And as usual, there's plenty of advice for those looking to get into the industry.

Do you want to know what it takes make it as a documentary TV editor ? Do you want to know how the TV industry is adapting to this global health crisis? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with freelance editor Dan Ablett. Dan has been working in TV for the best part of two decades and during that time has edited a whole range of TV shows, for BBC 1, 2, 3 & 4, Discovery, Channel 4 & Netflix and has edited show such as, 999: What's Your Emergency?, Sunderland til I Die and Race Across the World which recently won a BAFTA for best constructed factual programme In this interview we talk at length about how the global health crisis is affecting TV production and what it's like to work from home, editing TV shows. We also talk about his career, how he got started and as usual there's plenty of advice for those looking to get into the industry.

While living in New York City, Janna Hockenjos rediscovered yoga. Although she first encountered it as a teenager, this time around she developed a deep connection and mature love for the practice. City life was exciting and full of challenges. A busy social calendar, attending graduate school at New York University, and starting a career as a budding magazine journalist all added to the mounting pressures that she faced. It was at this point that she began to look for an outlet to release stress. One day, Janna walked into a yoga class and everything changed. Eventually, she set out to pursue a new career as a yoga instructor.Janna moved back to Pittsburgh, and she fully immersed herself in yoga instruction. When her home studio faced either sale or permanent closure, she took a leap and bought it, and Inhale Pittsburgh was born. Although Janna changed careers, she never left journalism. She has written two books – He Never Liked Cake and Move Feel Think. The first is a memoir that recounts the story of her father’s traumatic brain injury, which happened when she was a teenager. And the latter is a how-to yoga guide for those who suffer from PTSD or traumatic brain injuries. She also works as a freelance writing coach and developmental editor for book authors. Like all entrepreneurs, Janna has adapted her business to the realities of the pandemic. Shortly after recording this podcast, she decided to keep her physical space closed and expand her online yoga offerings. Her business has been rebranded as Inhale Yoga Together.If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Podcast: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comWebsite: https://www.thestartupshoppe.net/podcastsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH JANNA HOCKENJOS AT:Website: https://inhaleyogatogether.comWebsite: https://www.jannahockenjos.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inhaleyogatogetherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannacabanaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/inhaleyogatogether

I have known Anette for the better part of four years. She is a confidant, a push and a wonder to behold. It was through her friendship and push that I came out of my shell to begin to try and make writing thing I desired to make money doing. With this interview, I hope that you all begin to love her as much as I do. Also, to be empowered to write--as never before. Anette is a jewel in my writing world, and a pop upside the head when I even believe I cannot go on. Black Writers Matter...and so do the people that support them. Thank you for everything, Anette. Please visit Anette site for all other help and resources--http://theblurbdiva.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onthewritersblock/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthewritersblock/support

A highly-critical review of three medical treatments for women in the UK found thousands of lives had been harmed because officials failed to listen to safety worries and often dismissed them as "women's problems". The Cumberlege Review examined responses to concerns about a hormone pregnancy test, a drug for epilepsy, and vaginal mesh. We spoke to the BBC Health correspondent Anna Collinson, and to Baroness Cumberlege about her review. And we heard reaction from Clare Pelham, CEO of the Epilepsy Society, and Mary McLaughlin, who has campaigned for women affected by pelvic mesh in Ireland. The video games sector makes up more than half of the UK’s entire entertainment market. Women are 50% of those who play but the number of women working in the industry is much lower. Jordan Erica Webber, a video games expert, Katie Goode, who makes VR games, and Abbey Plumb, a producer for a games company discussed their experiences of working in the video games industry. It’s 1957 and Jean Swinney, a journalist on a local paper in the London suburbs, is investigating a story about a virgin birth. As she gets closer to the people involved Jean’s lonely and dutiful life becomes more interesting and she experiences a miracle of her own. Clare Chambers’ book ‘Small Pleasures’ is her first for 10 years and it was an item on Woman’s Hour which sparked the idea. After the death of her mother, Emma Winterschladen has gone through what she calls ‘missed mum moments’ including graduating university, her first job and more recently her engagement. How do motherless daughters navigate these big moments without their mothers? Freelance Editor, writer & illustrator Emma Winterschladen and psychologist Anjula Mutanda discuss. Twenty year old student Abigail McGourlay is the winner of The Arts Society’s national Isolation Artwork competition. She told us about her winning self-portrait 'Brewing'. Presenter: Jane Garvey Producer: Dianne McGregor

The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety review has been released this morning. Baroness Cumberlege led the review into the the effects of vaginal mesh, the hormonal pregnancy test Primodos and the epilepsy drug Sodium Valproate. She discusses its recommendations and her experience of hearing so many moving testimonies from women across the UK. Jenni also hears some initial reaction from Mary McLaughlin, who has campaigned for women affected by pelvic mesh in Ireland, and Clare Pelham, the CEO of the Epilepsy Society who gave evidence to the review about the effects of sodium valproate. School leaving rituals – the sweatshirts, the prom, the signed T-shirts, the school trip and primary school final assembly. How important are they and what impact has the Coronavirus pandemic had on this year’s leavers? Jenni speaks to Juliet Benis, Head Teacher at Ambler Primary School and to A' level student Anna from Bacon's College. Motherless daughters can experience persistent grief for years which peaks during milestones. After the death of her mother Emma Winterschladen has gone through what she calls ‘missed mum moments’ including graduating university, her first job and more recently her engagement. How do motherless daughters navigate these big moments without their mothers? Freelance Editor, writer & illustrator Emma Winterschladen and psychologist Anjula Mutanda discuss the relationship between grief and joy. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Caroline Donne Interviewed guest: Baroness Cumberlege Interviewed guest: Mary McLaughlin Interviewed guest: Clare Pelham Interviewed guest: Juliet Benis Interviewed guest: Emma Winterschladen Interviewed guest: Anjula Mutanda

On this episode of Girl Gang the Podcast, we're interviewing Kristin Corpuz - Freelance Editor and WriterShow us you're listening by taking a screenshot and tagging us on Instagram @kristincorpuz_ and @girlgangthelabel.Follow Kristin's articles at kristincorpuz.com.Stay up to date on new episodes of Girl Gang the Podcast and shop our merchandise at girlgangthelabel.com - use code GIRLGANG for 20% off your order.If you'd like to recommend someone for the podcast, give feedback, or just say hi e-mail amy@girlgangthelabel.com.#SUPPORTYOURLOCALGIRLGANG

This episode features one of my favourite guests, an editor who manages to combine a formidable expertise with a friendly and accessible manner, you’ll most likely know her from her YouTube channel, but she also featured in a two part episode on the podcast in 2018, it’s the wonderful Ellen Brock. In this conversation Ellen gives us some recommended reading for mastering the structure of story, provides some insights on how to manage point of view in close third person, and also gives us some great advice on what advice we should actually use and what we should discard.

This episode features one of my favourite guests, an editor who manages to combine a formidable expertise with a friendly and accessible manner, you'll most likely know her from her YouTube channel, but she also featured in a two part episode on the podcast in 2018, it's the wonderful Ellen Brock. In this conversation Ellen gives us some recommended reading for mastering the structure of story, provides some insights on how to manage point of view in close third person, and also gives us some great advice on what advice we should actually use and what we should discard.

In today's episode, we are speaking to Masha, a freelance editor and blog editor. "My advice is to not stress that they are getting everything, which they would get in public school, but focus on reading good quality stuff." As far as working? "Be open to opportunities." We appreciate our Listener Supporters! For more info: https://anchor.fm/workingwhilehomeschooling/support Find Me on the Internet: Website – WorkingWhileHomeschooling.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWhileHomeschooling/ Twitter - twitter.com/WorkWHomeschool Instagram - instagram.com/working_while_homeschooling/ LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/juliemendez --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/workingwhilehomeschooling/support

Preparing to work with a freelance editor for the first time? In today's episode, I'll share what you can expect from the experience, the ways in which editors' processes frequently differ, and the key tips you can apply to ensure you have a fantastic collaboration with your editor of choice!Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/freelanceeditorSara Letourneau: www.heartofthestoryeditorial.comSarah Kolb-Williams: www.kolbwilliams.comBuild Your Best Writing Life: launch.well-storied.comChoosing The Right Freelance Editor for Your Manuscript: www.well-storied.com/freelanceGuide to Track Changes: www.liminalpages.com/how-to-use-track-changes-when-working-with-an-editorEnjoy the show? Consider leaving a rating & review, both of which go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers.You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristenAll Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcastYou can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers!Support the show (http://www.kofi.com/kristen)

Robin Patchen joins us on The Authors Unite Show! This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/ Thank you for listening to The Authors Unite Show! Tyler --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorsunite/support

The typical two-hour movie that audiences enjoy across the world daily is the culmination of a year or multi-year process. Projects fit for the big screen or the flat screen take months to put together once filming starts, but by the time it hits the desk of freelance colorist and finishing editor Mike Nuget, it is expected to be finished within days. Nuget gets films fit for viewing by perfecting audio, color, and other fine edits. This can be an extremely pressure-packed job, and with ever-changing technology, Nuget has continually had to adapt to the tools at his disposal. “If I’m not thinking about my job then I’m falling behind in a way,” he said. “I’m constantly learning something, whether it’s just watching a tutorial online about software that I already know and it’s just tips and tricks from somebody else, or it’s a completely different software that I’ve never heard of that I want to learn about.” An editor’s toolkit is essential for not only quality work, but an efficient workflow. Though there are many, Nuget cited Cinedeck’s cineXtools specifically as one of his favorites and calls it an indispensable program for saving time and increasing efficiency. CineXtools allows editors to make small changes to an exported file without having to completely rerender the final piece. He estimated that the ability to insert an edit into a file using Cinedeck’s software once saved him at least 21 hours on a project, which carried the added benefit of reducing costs for his client as well. The ability to stay sharp and in tune with new pieces of equipment keeps Nuget in demand by some of the largest names in television and film. With a portfolio that includes work for HBO, Netflix, ABC, NBC, ESPN, and Hulu among other major networks, he said his flexibility on multiple editing platforms, coupled with 20 years of experience, keep him busy. While there is pressure to learn quickly and turnaround projects sometimes within the same week, Nuget takes time to enjoy learning the nuances of different editing software services while doing his job. He advised young editors to make YouTube their ‘best friend’ and puts together tutorials on basic editing tips to continue preparing the future of the workforce.

In this episode, April shares with us her experience as a homeschool mom and as an Freelance Editor and Proofreader. "Grammar isn't the only thing that makes a good editor, you have to be a good business person. I don't sleep much since I have little ones." Find Me on the Internet: Website – WorkingWhileHomeschooling.com LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/juliemendez Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WorkingWhileHomeschooling/ Twitter - twitter.com/WorkWHomeschool --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/workingwhilehomeschooling/support

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Doug Hanback, Freelance Editor & Motion Graphics Artist, about why video editors should learn motion graphics, and some considerations for editing spherical 360 video and VR content. Learn more at cgchatter.com.

On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue. On this episode, we have writer and freelance editor Leah McNaughton Lederman, who launched a Kickstarter campaign recently for Cafe Macabre, a collection of horror stories written by women with art made by women. Cafe Macabre includes stories by Kasey Pierce, Stefani Manard, Kari McElroy, Michelle Joy Gallagher, Amy Hunter, and Harlow West, along with art by K. Lynn Smith, Corinne Smith, Kari McElroy, Marianna Pescosta, Amy Hunter, Harlow West, Ashley Jagodzinski, Jennifer Barnett, Autumn Nicole Brown, and Crystal O’Rourke. Cafe Macabre Kickstarter: kck.st/2UhokCI During our conversation, we talked about the inception and the behind the scenes making of the Cafe Macabre collection, what makes for a good editor and why you should always have a good editor for your work, the spectrum of the horror genre, stories coming from the women's perspective, advice for women trying to have careers in the creative fields, collaboration, and enjoying the process. Follow Leah McNaughton Lederman: Web: leahlederman.wordpress.com Facebook: facebook.com/ledermanediting Instagram: instagram.com/leahmcpheah Twitter: twitter.com/leahlederman FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth. SPONSOR Web: www.20x20apparel.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

Hey Analyst Team! This week I'm chatting with Freelance Editor and Blogger, Dara Alston! We talk about her love of words, we get lost down a few rabbit trails, and even talk about a few traits of Bible story characters that you didn't learn in Sunday school

Tara Clapper is a freelance editor and founder of the Geek Initiative.  Tara started her journey into content marketing before the word ever became known. She served as the blog editor for SEM Rush and content specialist for Express Writers. Tara was interviewed on various media outlets including the Write Podcast Website: http://tmc.pressfolios.com/ Twitter: @irishtara 

‘I’m about to upload my story, can you quickly check for me,’ is a phrase Lynne Stringer hears a lot in her day job as a freelance editor and it drives her crazy. Her advice is we need at least two rounds of editing and preferably more, especially if it is our first book. Timeline errors, plot inconsistencies, structural problems, grammar and spelling problems, and everything else problems all get a mention during our chat today and I’m going to brave and suggest some of us may never look at the editing process with such fondness ever again. Editors are our ‘objective eye’ and their job is to tactfully and gently guide us through the process of making our babies the best they can be – after we think we’ve already brushed their hair and cleaned their teeth. You may find Lynne’s advice confronting, and some of the prices she quotes even more so, but if our work is going to be our business card, brand and representative out there in the big, wide publishing world, then we’d rather get it right, wouldn’t we? Lynne tells us how…but I can’t guarantee we’ll like it. You can find out more about Lynne and her work http://www.lynnestringer.com/ (here.) Read Full Transcript Lynne Stringer Melinda: Welcome to another episode of Writer on the Road. Today I've got with me a wonderful woman by the name of Lynne Stringer. It's someone I've been wanting to speak to for quite a while because Lynne does the very thing that I think I'm brilliant at and I'm actually very bad at and it's called editing. For all of you who know anything about Indie publishing the first piece of advice that any of us give you is get yourself a professional editor because no matter how many times you read your stuff you miss the mistakes and I have a case point, I've been putting a little series of podcast interviews in the last few days and I think I'm rather brilliant and my daughter will edit them for me and go through them and there are glaring mistakes that I've read ten times and those mistakes are just there. Welcome Lynn. Lynne Stringer: Thank you very much Mel, it's great to be here. Melinda: I'm very keen to talk to you about the editing process. But first of all would you like to tell us a little bit about yourself so that my listeners have an idea of what you're about or where you've come from, where you're going, all that kind of stuff, so that they can switch me out and tune into you. Lynne Stringer: I've been working with writing ever since I was a child really, I've always loved writing. My father's a writer also. I gradually got into it more and I actually studied a bit of journalism, became the editor of a newspaper, just a small one, which I was the chief journalist for and editor of for seven years. After that I started working with a company called Wombat Books doing some editing first. I was editing non-fiction works for them. Then I started editing their fiction as well because I just seemed to have a knack for being able to do that. I finished up working with them as an editor, although I still do some freelance for them when required, but I finished up that last year and started working for Amanda Greenslade at Australian eBook Publisher who I believe you had on the show recently as well. Now I do editing for her, I also do my own private editing work as well. It's not an easy task because as I like to say an editor's job is to tell you that your baby is ugly and needs plastic surgery which no one likes to hear. Melinda: Lynn's never said that about my work because otherwise I'd hit the off button. She can actually say that my work's beautiful before we start. But the truth of the matter is, Lynne and I were having a brief conversation before we started tonight, all of us, even the best of us, even English teachers, miss the most basic of things when it comes to reading our own work because it becomes very familiar to us. That's why I've got...

Join Marsha Casper Cook and "VS" Grenier on November 19th at NOON PST 1PM MT 2PM CT 3 PM EST for their premier show on THE WORLD OF INK NETWORK  when they discuss topics in response to their listeners questions. It's going to be an open discussion and a live chat on Twitter.Over the last five years they have been asked so many questions that have not been answered about writing and marketing and everything in between. It's their turn to talk and to help other authors. They will be sharing their trials and their success on their new monthly show. Together they have built their network and have reached over two million listeners with their blogs,  websites and radio shows. Virginia "VS" Grenier is one of the partners of the World of Ink Network. She is also a Silver Mom's Choice Honoree, Award-winning Author, Freelance Editor, Creative Writing Instructor at Dixie State University Community Education, Speaker, BlogTalkRadio Personality, Founder of SFC Publishing LLC and Director of the St. George Book Festival. She has been president of her local writing chapter, Heritage Writer's Guild, which is part of the League of Utah Writers (LUW) and is actively involved in literacy programs in Southern Utah.  Marsha Casper Cook is also a partner of the World of Ink Network. She is also an Agent, Award-winning Script Writer, Novelist, Writing Coach, Speaker, Media Release Specialist, BlogTalkRadio Personality and Founder of Michigan Avenue Media. Marsha is the author of more than 10 published books and featured-length screenplays and a literary agent with more than 15 years of experience. For more info about advertising with World Of Ink http://www.worldofinknetwork.com

Heather Sangster, Freelance Editor for McClelland and Stewart, speaks with Noah Richler about This is My Country, What's Yours?