Reality bites!

originally posted December 25, 2009
May 2021: reformatted; no text revisions to date

It’s an international phenomenon that I’ve done my best to ignore—for a couple of years. But, I am finally forced to face reality: The world of professional editing is in a state of transition. And, I can easily identify three causes for  … continue reading

Your memories to memoirs, or a personal history

originally posted July 8, 2009
May 2021: reformatted; no text revisions to date

Of all the projects I work on, I have to say that some of the most rewarding ones are those during which I have the chance to help clients start, develop, and complete the stories of their lives. Working with “average Joes”  … continue reading

Now scheduling for late spring . . . and . . . summer?

originally posted April 4, 2009
May 2021: reformatted; links updated; revised text is noted

Over the past few months, I have prepared sample edits and estimates for projects all around the globe—including my first request from Alaska! As those materials were received, some of the writers wrote back to let me know they were not  … continue reading

A new service for clients of the-freelance-editor

originally posted April 3, 2009
May 2021: reformatted; all links updated; text revised as noted

As of this morning, the-freelance-editor was approved for live consultations through the LivePerson® “world of experts.” As of this afternoon, links have been added from each of the contact pages on the network sites that have been updated:

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