2010年11月4日星期四

Freelance Editing Jobs - The Big Secrets of Sucess

This article talks about a process you can use to get freelance editing jobs, but to be honest I'm kind of scared to write it because I know my own writing is not perfect ;-)But I make good money all the same.Anyway, here goes nothing...The competition for writing jobs is becoming more and more fierce these days, with millions of people being laid off from their jobs and looking to make some money from home.So as you can imagine it can be a little disheartening to slog away for months and months and have nothing to show for it!That is why I suggest that you start thinking outside the box and look at other jobs involving writing, and the best place to start is with freelance editing jobs because every piece of content in the world needs to be edited before it goes live.And there is a BIG lack of skilled people who can do the work.Which means a good opportunity for you....But the actual editing is only part of the picture. Working as a freelancer you also need a lot of other skills, like marketing your services and keeping up with the business side of things such as taxes.With all that in mind I have put together a list of top tips which should help you get started in the writing game.He we go...1. Be honest with yourself and improve - to be a great editor you need to have an eye for detail, and also be the kind of person who notices errors in magazine and newspaper copy.If you submit work with problems, you will not be working with the company very long.2. Get feedback - the best way to do this is to offer your services for free to a few websites and online magazines. You won't improve until you hear some real feedback of your work.3. Constantly be working on your pitch letter - there are millions of websites on the Internet, and million of problems with their copy. So put together a letter that outlines how you can improve their site and send one out each day.If you continue this practice as a habit you will be a fully paid freelance editor in just a few short months.Final thoughts.The best thing about freelance editing jobs is that there are so many websites and magazine out there who are just not cutting it when it comes to their copy. Therefor you have lots of opportunities to swoop in and be the savior!Make sure you practice everyday and get your work checked often.If you can buddy up with an English teacher at the local university they will be a great person to help you improve.

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