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A freelance pep talk and open-line Friday on 3-26

by Jake Poinier

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freelance pep talkNote from Dr. Freelance: For some reason, Mailchimp decided to send out a year-old post when it sent out my commentary on the PRO Act, which you can read here: “You may not be interested in the PRO Act, but it’s interested in you.”

I have no idea why this happened. However, in the spirit of serendipity, I will do another open-line Friday–on March 26, 2021! 

Interestingly enough, my points from last year have stood the test of time. I hope you and your business are doing well.

And now I return you to the post from 2020…

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I had a sneaking suspicion the Universe was telling me something when several freelance peers asked me last week why I haven’t blogged in a while. My answer looked approximately like this: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. In a world awash with armchair epidemiologists and instant experts on working from home, I’ll leave those topics untouched. What I do want to do is offer a quick pep talk for freelancers out there. What am I doing personally to manage my mindset? [Read more…]

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How do I become a copyeditor, too?

by Jake Poinier

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Dear Dr. Freelance: I have been a freelance proofreader for four years, but want to know, how do I become a copyeditor, too? I have taken a copyediting class, and have asked one client to let me copyedit for them. Am I missing anything? What happens if my current client turns me down? — Shaking in My Boots

Dear SIMB: I think you’re on the right track by taking a class and pitching yourself as a copyeditor to existing clients. Good for you. [Read more…]

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