Originally posted on Longreads:
A few months ago, a friend considering a freelance writing career asked me how much money I make as a writer. I wanted to say, “You mean, what’s the going rate for a human soul?” But I wasn’t close enough to this friend to be certain she’d realize I was mostly…
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Proofreading vs Copyediting (There Is A Difference)
When interviewing potential clients I often get asked the question about the difference between proofreading, editing and copy editing. I’m sure there are some industry definitions, but since this is my blog, I am going to explain how I approach the topic. Proofreading Proofreading is the process of checking for errors and typos. It reallyContinue reading “Proofreading vs Copyediting (There Is A Difference)”
RamblePost: Bills, Feminism, Writing, Job Interviews
Originally posted on C. Mcgrue Writes:
Hello! It is 1:30 in the morning and I am writing to you because I am an insomniac (and I work closing at my #dayjob). I believe that this post will be somewhat rambling, so please bear with me. So I work in retail for my #dayjob in a…
Writing A Profile That Isn’t Crap
I have always been amazed by some of the professional profiles I have read online. Some of them have you clicking away thinking ‘Man, I wonder if they will even acknowledge my email’ while others have you thinking ‘Are they for real – they want people to pay them?’ Lately the majority of the onesContinue reading “Writing A Profile That Isn’t Crap”
Writing My Way Up 