Monthly Archives: June 2012

Showcase Your Publicity and Scouting Skills

Part 5 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor” Because a magazine with low visibility is a doomed publication, editors are often involved in assisting with public relations efforts to help boost the popularity of their periodicals. Freelancers can help in … Continue reading

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Helping an Editor with Copy Reading and Writing

Part 4 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor”  Since most editors have few or no staff assistants, much of the proofreading, copyediting, and rewriting of manuscripts falls to the editor. A freelancer can help cut time in this process by … Continue reading

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Using Your Creativity

Part 3 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor” Another duty of an editor is to be a creator. You can make an impression by lending a helping hand. The editor is responsible for creating new columns, developing new series, introducing … Continue reading

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Saving an Editor Time

Part 2 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor” The truth is that an editor wears a dozen hats (none black) and is constantly being pulled in many different directions. He or she has a tremendous workload. The more you, the … Continue reading

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Learning an Editor’s Perspective

Part 1 in the series: “Understand Thy Editor” It would help you as a freelance writer to keep, at times, the editor’s perspective. If you can learn what an editor does, what he or she needs, and how you can … Continue reading

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