I’ve had a lot of fun so far talking to editors and guest experts and creating solo shows for the Edit Boost Podcast. Receiving so many wonderful messages from people who’ve been inspired to do more marketing and get more clients has been really rewarding. But I’ve decided I need a bit of a break; I’ve created a lot … Read More
Episode 56: How do I stop self-sabotaging my own efforts to establish my niche?
Featured editor: Jen Tolnay, Jen Tolnay Editorial and Writing Services Jen has plenty of corporate editing experience and wants to move toward her ideal work in fiction book editing. She’s almost finished a course and has gained a bit of experience from pro bono projects. So what’s stopping her from pitching to clients who could benefit from her skills? Feeling … Read More
Episode 50: Five things I’ve learned from 50 episodes of the Edit Boost Podcast
I’m not really one for celebrating the numbers in business but this one seems significant. I’ve now recorded 50 podcast episodes, being a mix of solo shows, coaching calls and expert interviews. I receive lots of positive feedback about the value of the podcast, and I’m so glad to be delivering value through this medium. The podcast is also a … Read More
Episode 49: How can I boost productivity and get more paying clients?
Featured editor: Kerry Murphy, Kerry Murphy Editor When you’ve come from a high-pressure work environment where multi-tasking was the norm, it’s not unusual to carry through those work habits to your freelancing efforts. There’s so much to be done when running your own business, and it all seems important. The pressure you feel to need to do it all at … Read More
Episode 48: How do I know when to go full time in my freelance editing?
Featured editor: Glenda Cohen, GCC Editing Glenda is wondering when will be the right time to take the leap from her teaching job into full-time freelance editing. While no-one can tell someone when’s the best time to transition to freelancing, there are certainly some practical steps you can take to set yourself up for success. When transitioning into a freelance … Read More
Episode 47: Self-reflection: a powerful tool to boost your editing business
Today’s episode involves me musing about my business. I hope that it will show you the power of self-reflection in uncovering why we don’t do the things we say we want to do. The lightbulb moment for me was that, even though I have a list of editors who want to appear on the Edit Boost Podcast, my timetable was … Read More
Episode 46: Using social media to find editing clients
Are you feeling like social media is a waste of time for generating leads? Are you lacking confidence to start posting? If you’re not being purposeful about it or taking consistent action on social media, you could be missing an opportunity to find clients for your editing business. In this episode, I’ll be sharing some tips to help you make … Read More
Episode 45: How can I expand my team and grow my editing business?
Featured editor: CaTyra Polland, Love for Words CaTyra wants to be earning a full-time income from her editing business. She knows she can’t do it all herself, so she’s brought on a proofreader and a virtual admin assistant to allow more time for her to do editing. But she’s had to turn work away and wants to grow her team … Read More
Episode 44: Is cold-calling the best way to get more clients?
Featured editor: Eve White, White Editing Thank you to our featured editor Eve who has opened up to the challenges so many of us experience in the search for clients. This is the episode we all need to hear. We cover a lot of ground, including niching, your marketing message and method, and the all-too-common imposter syndrome. Whether you’ve moved … Read More
Episode 43: How can I handle my overflowing inbox?
Featured editor: Belinda Pollard, Small Blue Dog Publishing Is your overflowing inbox taking up precious time in your day? Belinda is rather like me, a multi-passionate editor with many different interests. But looking into all of the multiple opportunities that come her way leaves her constantly busy and working long hours to get through the work that does get booked … Read More