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My work as a freelance editor

According to a 1916 career guide for girls: “editors, and the men who rewrite stories, must be able to work under pressure in a way that is beyond the power of most women.”

There are now over 74,471 editors currently employed in the United States. 53.6% of all editors are women, while 46.4% are men. 

As a man, I had lots of experience as a writer for magazines and an editor of some. However, now I am primarily responsible for helping to improve my client's writing. 

While proofreading is a part of being an editor, I also must identify inconsistencies in the works of writers.

  • I comment on the good and the bad, but my comments are always constructive. 
  • I go through everything with a fine-toothed comb.
  • I am not afraid of hurting my client's feelings or offending them. 
  • I view my client's work objectively, even if we are friends.
  • I do not revise a writer's work. But I will suggest revisions for the writer to make. 
  • If a client's work is accepted for publication, they must be prepared to do more work on a manuscript based on my suggestions.