by Sue | May 18, 2017 | Articles for Freelancers, PEN Tips
by Karin Beery Before you agree to edit an author’s manuscript, you need to ask a few questions to make sure you’re providing the best edit in a timely fashion. Of course, you’ll need to know the basics: Fiction or non-fiction? Book or magazine manuscript? Substantive...
by Sue | Nov 10, 2016 | Articles for Freelancers, PEN Tips
By Dori Harrell Closing the sale depends on more than delivering a dynamite sample edit—it begins with forming a relationship with an author before he or she even contacts the editor. An editor forms that early relationship by ensuring his or her online presence...
by Sue | Apr 21, 2016 | Articles for Freelancers, PEN Tips
By Jenne Acevedo Personal interaction is absent in much of our communication today. This can lead to confusion and even frustration. So how do you maintain professionalism and kindness via e-mail? Begin with a personal greeting. While I’m often focused on getting...
by Sue | Mar 10, 2016 | Articles for Freelancers, PEN Tips
By Rachel E. Newman When I first entered the workforce right out of college, I had no idea how green I was. Experience truly is a valuable thing. It was my first time to work in an office setting, although I’d held various part-time jobs before that. As I grew...
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