Is Copy Editing Extinct

by Karen G. Anderson

Is copy editing extinct?
I’m a writer, and when it comes to copy editing, I’ve never been anything more than adequate. And I know I’m barely even that when the words I’m trying to edit are my own rather than some other writer’s.
I started out as a technical writer for […]

How to Read a Job Ad
by Allison Landa

When is a Craigslist rose not a rose? When it’s a job ad riddled with potential signs that this may not be the position you should be seeking.

Common wisdom says that a job interview is a two-way street — you’re looking just as closely at a potential […]

Freelancers can be unpleasantly surprised at tax time. With some careful planning, you can reduce the bite to a nibble. Here’s what you need to know.
Taxes hit the self-employed especially hard for one reason: Social Security tax. Every US employee is obligated to pay it, regardless of age or income. If you work for someone […]

As many of you know I have a Google Group for those who wish to receive update alerts. Nothing fancy, just a link to this blog when new jobs are added. The group is closed to comments, however. For the past few weeks I received about two emails a week asking why I don’t open […]

Sorry, there’s no guest blogger this weekend, you’re stuck with Yours Truly. I want to address a question I’m coming across more often lately, “how much do I charge?”
I receive several emails a week from newer writers asking me to advise them on how much to charge, I tell them I’m not comfortable answering this […]