How To Become A Freelance Editor

Learn how to start or add editing to your freelance offerings!

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.3

- Learn how to position yourself as a freelance editor
- Know the three levels of editing work and how to price accordingly
- Learn how to market yourself

What you'll learn

Learn how to position yourself as a freelance editor
Know the three levels of editing work and how to price accordingly
Learn how to market yourself
The benefits of using an editing contract to protect you
Determine whether a client is a fit before working together
Learn how to interact with clients to encourage future business
Handle common problems with freelance editing clients
This course is NOT geared for anyone who already has a freelance editing business

* Requirements

* Students must have a good command of English spelling
* grammar
* and writing skills

Description

At the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  •  launch your own freelance editing business
  • understand how to evaluate someone's work before you quote them
  • how to market your freelance editing business 
  • where you can find jobs in this field
  •  how to deliver freelance editing work successfully so you can build an ongoing relationship with your clients

This course is structured to give you all the essential information you need to establish a career as a freelance editor so that you can earn extra money or establish a side business doing editing work! These videos are laser focused to help kickstart your freelance business effectively. 

While anyone interested in doing editing work can benefit from this course, it's a great fit for someone who is already a freelance writer or virtual assistant, because adding editing services increases your client reach and helps you grow your business. 

"I wish that I had taken this course a long while ago. It would have saved me the headache. I recommend this course for anyone looking to break into freelance editing. While I have experience with published writing and editing, I've yet to make the jump into freelance editing. This course gave me the motivation to move forward into the field." 2017 student 

Who this course is for:

  • Students
  • Retirees
  • Stay at home parents
  • Freelance writers, virtual assistants, and other similar professionals

Course content

3 sections • 24 lectures

Introduction Preview 01:56

Course Workbook Preview 00:04

About the Instructor Preview 03:56

Why You Should Consider Becoming a Freelance Editor Preview 03:47

The Market for Freelance Editors Preview 02:46

Types of Work for Freelance Editors Preview 02:14

Do I Need a Professional Background, Training, or Certification? Preview 05:31

The 3 Levels of Editing Work Preview 05:01

How the 3 Editing Levels Impact Price and Work Required Preview 03:06

How to Highlight Your Experience to Pitch to Clients Preview 04:40

What if I Don't Have Editing Samples? Preview 02:33

Do I Need an Editing Niche? Preview 02:20

Where to Find Clients Preview 04:43

How to Market Yourself on LinkedIn and on a Website Preview 04:48

How to Determine Your Freelance Editing Rates Preview 04:38

Why You Need an Editing Contract Preview 02:41

The Importance of Keeping Clients Informed Preview 02:28

Tips for Ongoing Work Preview 02:17

Handling Issues with Clients Preview 05:35

Course Recap Preview 01:23

Bonus: Practice Your Editing Skills Preview 04:09

Bonus 2:Another practice document for work samples Preview 00:07

Bonus: How to Land Projects as an Academic Editor Preview 04:34

Lecture 24: 5 More Blogs to Use as Sample Work Preview 00:11