The number one advice for me has to be: don't overcomplicate things. As an editor I spend a lot of time simplifying sentences. I can see what the author is trying to get at, but he/she is doing it in a very roundabout way which actually ends up standing in the way of the text ...
To start a book editing career, you need to determine which type of editor you want to be (developmental editor, line editor, copy editor, or proofreader). Then, you need to hone your writing skills and editing abilities. Finally, look for internships, freelance work, and other ways to ...
before he was the creative director, Don Draper was a copywriter. And it doesn't take much to become one yourself. Plus, since this isn't the 60s anymore, you can learn how to be a copywriter from home.
Copywriting is a way to make good money working from home. There’s a lot of work available if you know how to find it, and you don’t need an advanced degree (or any degree, really) to do it. You don’t even have to be an expert to start. There are simple ways to get bette...
When you’re dealing with clients, collaborating with colleagues, or getting feedback from an editor, you need to be able to communicate effectively to do your best work. Sales When learning copywriting, it’s also a good idea to dive into sales techniques. Good sales representatives understand...
Being a business owner doesn't mean you're an expert copywriter. It takes specific skills and the right frame of mind to create copy that'll accomplish the right goals in the right place at the right time. Businesses must sell products or be hired for services to succeed. Good copy hel...
The Subversive Copy Editor: Advice from Chicago (or, How to Negotiate Good Relationships with Your Writers, Your Colleagues, and Yourself) Saller CF. The subversive copy editor: advice from Chicago (or, how to negotiate good relationships with your writers, your colleagues, and yourself). ......
Creative ideas require out-of-the-box thinking, so it's better to start out with copy that pushes the envelope and refine it during the self-editing process (followed by a formal editing phase with a copy editor) than it is to start with something conservative and boring that stays conserv...
Turn off your internal editor while writing the first draft. Persevere through The Marathon of the Middle. Write a resounding ending. Part 4: Editing Your Book Become a ferocious self-editor. Find a mentor. Part 5: Publishing Your Book ...
What makes a good blog post? Before you write your first blog post, make sure you know the answers to questions like, “Why would someone keep reading this entire blog post?” and “What makes our audience come back for more?”