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Episode 34: How do I manage client enquiries when I have more work than I can handle?
Featured editor: Laura Portwood-Stacer, Manuscript Works https://manuscriptworks.com/ Are you getting more enquiries than you can handle? It’s a good problem to have! But it can be a real drain on your time and energy. Laura’s in this position at the moment. She works with scholarly authors who are working on books and shows them how…
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Episode 33: How do I find clients who value my skills?
Featured editor: Cecily Myers, Creative Collaborations, http://www.creativecollaborations.org/ Cecily’s been doing freelance editing, focusing on creative collaborations, while working full time. She’s hoping to find more clients so she can transition out of her job to pursue editing with a good pipeline of work. Cecily knows she needs to find ways to stand out in a…
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Episode 32: 2020 reflections: Being a solo business doesn’t mean going it alone
In season four of the Edit Boost Podcast, I’m looking forward to a mix of solo shows, interviews with other editors and talking to guest experts on marketing, money and mindset. I’m starting with a reflection and sharing three things I learned in 2020 about myself and my business. You may find these insights resonate…
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Episode 31: How do I land my first editing client?
Featured editor: Dayna Reidenouer, True Love Editorial Services Dayna has moved into editing work from a strong background in proofreading and writing. But she’s feeling daunted about landing her first freelance editing clients. Without a portfolio and testimonials, she feels like it’s an uphill battle trying to convince potential clients to work with her rather…
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Episode 30: How can I build awareness of my brand to generate more leads and repeat business?
Featured editor: Helen Bradford www.helenbradfordeditor.com In this episode we talk about defining your brand and how to get your brand message ‘out there’. Being able to define your own brand is important when marketing your editing business to potential clients. Helen has reflected on what her brand means, becoming clear in her own mind how…
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Episode 29: How do I increase my success without increasing my work hours?
Featured editor: Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa http://www.maplewoodeditorial.com/ Today’s guest editor, Jahleen, has steadily built up her business to where she feels she has more than enough work and is looking to scale. She’s not sure how best to invest her time to achieve business growth, doing the work she most enjoys, while avoiding overwhelm. She asks, ‘Is…