THE BUSINESS OF EDITING: Making a Career of Freelancing

Instructor: Charity Heller Hogge
Date: Nov. 15
Saturday, 1 to 5 pm

From crafting contracts to project proposals, we’ll discuss strategies for taking your editing work to the next level. First, we’ll discuss points to think about before getting started: Writing a business plan and contract, and your “brand”; marketing venues, such as a website and newsletter; finding a niche; and assessing your financial situation. Next, we’ll discuss rate-setting, payment plans, sample edits, and breaking into new genres or areas of specialty. Sometimes issues arise: What if your project takes more time than you anticipated? How do you tell your clients that you’re raising your rates?

The class will also cover common issues that arise from working from home, such as making your home office environment productive. The class will offer resources for editors, including places to find current industry information and on-going education classes that will make you a better resource for your clients.

Questions and student interaction are welcome!

Charity Heller Hogge, owner and lead editor of the Mighty Pen, LLC, has been a freelance editor for ten years. She began as an English major with an eye for grammar, and gradually built her hobby into a successful business. Her clients include publishers, authors, and international non-industry professionals.

Class limited to 20

Course fee includes all class materials and light refreshments.

SPECIAL OFFER

For the August 16 class, sign up for the Business of Editing with its sister class the Grey Area of Grammar and receive 20% discount for each class—a savings of $50 and a total of $200.

Price: $195.00