Question Some clients seem extremely disinclined to pay for the editing services they have received. I realise that one should have the correct agreement in place beforehand but, despite that safeguard, some clients still regard payment as optional, despite repeated...
Question I've been freelancing as an author in educational publishing for some years now, and the royalty percentage for the writing has dropped several times in the 10+ years I've been doing this work. I was wondering: has anyone else had this experience with ed...
Editing is not just someone correcting mistakes in something you’ve written. It’s a dialogue in which the writer has a vital part to play … When I submit a quote for an editing job, it contains this sentence: ‘The fee includes one set of amendments based on client...
I believe in building professional connections. All the time. My network of professionals is made up of colleagues and clients almost entirely related to my field of work in one way or another. It’s where I learn, I feel motivated and I expand my knowledge, skills and...
The useful advice in this FAQ about the steps and considerations when calculating a quotation for a project was contributed by several people from the wonderful resource of the PEGforum. Question I have been asked to edit and update a policy. I need some guidelines...
Have you ever wondered what impression you make on potential clients when they first see anything about you, the editor? First impressions In Gauteng, a few of us were keen to find out a little more about making a good impression. We joined forces to brave the...
What does peace have to do with editing or PEG? I’ve been a member of PEG for seven years and have always enjoyed learning about many things. Because I strive to live a peaceful life, I was instantly interested in a free online short course advertised on Facebook by...
One of the services an editor offers is checking that all items in the reference list are cited in the text and that all citations in the text are included in the reference list. This can be quite tricky and time-consuming. Several PEG members swear by a macro created...
Much trouble can be avoided if we editors are mindful of adequate contracting with clients. This starts at the first ‘hello’ and ends with the final ‘thank you’. Take two minutes to remind yourself of the following: Quotations: When you quote, be sure to include...
Let’s face it. Not many of us have the privilege of editing on a full-time basis. I suppose it falls into the same category as writing, acting or dancing as a career. Such pursuits often require that we hang on to our bill-paying jobs and participate in these...
Welcome to the Professional Editors' Guild (PEG)! To learn all you need to know about editing, work your way through all the pages in the PEG website. But start with this very useful guide compiled by ACES, one of our affiliates. Editor, Debbie Emmitt, has some useful...
If you are a freelance editor or are considering editing in a freelance capacity, this is for you. These 10 tips guide you through different aspects of your work as a freelancer. Before we get to the 10 tips, here are three additional points to consider with two quick...
What you charge depends on what type of editing or proofreading service you are offering and how much your client is willing to pay. The more work you do, the more you can charge. Unfortunately, there are conflicting ideas about what is a fair rate. PEG members should...