Workshop: Getting Started as a Freelance Book Editor

Past event
Jun 16, 2018, 9:30 AM to 4 PM

Do you have a gift with words and want to turn it into a rewarding career? Join working book editors Nancy Marriott and Susannah Noel of Editorial Arts Academy for a one-day workshop on Saturday, June 16, 9:30am-4:00pm, in Burlington, as they share from their experience about how you can do that.

In the workshop, we'll cover:
The 7 editorial roles (line editing, developmental editing, copyediting, and more)
Which is the right editorial role for you? (quiz to determine your role)
Hands-on practice editing manuscript samples for our feedback
Setting up your business at home
Resource Guide with dozens of books, websites, forums, and classes to get you started

You'll leave with your own personalized Roadmap to Success to start and chart your course!

Who should attend:
Wordsmiths (aka "wordies") who want to make a living from their passion
English majors or MFAs seeking a satisfying, flexible career in their area of expertise
Stay-at-home parents or caregivers who can't commit to a 9-to-5 office job
Retirees who want to build on their teaching, journalism, or related career to have income from part-time work
Anyone who's ever wondered how they could read and evaluate books for a living

Getting Started as a Freelance Book Editor: One-Day Workshop
Hampton Inn, Colchester
Saturday, June 16, 2018, 9:30am-4:00pm
Cost: $149

Register at https://editorialartsacademy.com/freelance-book-editor.../
For more information, email info@editorialartsacademy.com

Editorial Arts Academy is an online and live community dedicated to helping people become freelance editors through training, support, and referral. Cofounders Nancy Marriott and Susannah Noel share a passion for helping wordsmiths - those who love to read, write, correct grammar mistakes, and critique stories - to prosper from their natural affinities. Their goal is to spread the word that freelance editorial work is within reach for anyone dedicated and interested enough, no matter their age, background, or location. https://editorialartsacademy.com

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