HOW TO BECOME A FREELANCE EDITOR | EDITOR Q&A PT. 2

[@HomemadeBusinessAndCharity]

Fascinating for my level. After chasing my tail for forty years I'm seriously considering pursuing copy editing. Thanks sincerely for sharing, - James And my cats told me to say hello to your cats. lol

[@missdameenor]

Hey Natalia, so after I saw this video I took your advice and joined the EFA to start the process of becoming a freelance editor. I’ve taken the free webinars as well as paid courses through them and ACES. I only recently started offering free edits in exchange for an honest review! I just wanted to THANK YOU for helping me kick off my editing business on a strong note!!!

[@NataliaLeigh]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Wishing you all the best!

[@alinabeck5003]

Hi, can you tell me what kind of course I should take as beginners.

[@missdameenor]

@@alinabeck5003 hi! One of the first classes I took was “copyediting fiction” the teacher is Lourdes Venard. I think it was a good one to begin with.

[@alinabeck5003]

@@missdameenor thank you☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@Kaitheminion]

This has come at the perfect time. I'm handing in my notice next week and looking into freelance editing.

[@jacksonsangea7139]

Thanks for imparting vital tips in editing.....keep it up.

[@AndreaHeckler]

Catching typos for a living... the dream 😍😂

[@AriDelgato]

Thank you for posting this video! I've wanted to look into freelance editing and writing and had no idea how to get started, but now I think I have an idea and avenues to follow. I'd like to turn it into a full-time job, but a little something on the side while I continue with my regular day job will work just fine for now. I think this is the boost I need!

[@ren5397]

I’m starting year 2 of my degree in Creative Writing and Literature Studies with the goal of becoming a freelance editor and this was so helpful! It’s helped to clear up a lot of questions I had about the actual business and let me know what to focus on. Thanks so much for posting, love your content :)

[@gary8628]

at 7:20, I think the question was more geared towards this: only after taking a client on do you discover that they are difficult to work with, by which time it's too late to back out. You must be a good judge of character to never take on someone that you later find to be difficult.

[@MarthaLHorn]

This was very helpful. Thank you. 😊

[@muntahaahmad6659]

Loved both videos, learned a lot as a writer as well as someone who is aspiring to become an editor.

[@ArtemHahauz-nm7bk]

That would be fun to become an editor. I do not, however, know what university I should register for or what the price would be. I am a teenager from Ukraine, who longs for becoming a freelance editor within next ten or so years, since my meticulousness to minute details is impressive. I do not know my current English level, but I believe a few years of intensive work in an American university might greatly contribute to that. I would perhaps like to be either a line editor or a copy one. I myself, write stories, whose level (I believe) is not so good. Progress needs time and practice though. I would really like it if you read this comment and give me feedback on my punctuation in it. From my perspective, this area is paramount when it comes to being a copy editor. Thank you so much for recording videos! Best regards from an Ukrainian! Keep writing despite the circumstances!

[@muta5457]

Thank you for the amazing tips

[@NataliaLeigh]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@breathemovebliss]

I loved this video! Thank you for putting this out there. “I get to catch typos for a living!” - 😂😂😂 totally resonate with that one!

[@stellabandante2727]

Why do people who make instructional videos repeat themselves so much. I'm half way through the video and the only thing I've learned is that I should take classes in editing, which you have said several times. I am waiting for the rest of the content.

[@ReneArtistry]

She gave very valuable information. ❤ I'm sure it has helped many people.

[@AzzaYCF]

An interesting video - thanks for posting ☺️

[@semcrdotcom]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to create this excellent Video Natalia! I just purchased your "Pistol Daisy" book and I plan to read it tonight with a hot coffee mug and a cookie or two. (Who am I kidding, 3 or 4 ;) ) Cheers!

[@HeatherDeweyPettet]

I completely agree about having experience before getting started. As someone with lots of different experiences over the last 20+ years, but without a degree (well, I did take the equivalent of an Associate's in Mass Comm), I am back in the swing of freelance editing after taking some time off to focus on raising my kid. I was able to do some free editing for a local writer/publisher friend on a few projects, and now have had some great experiences as of the last three years or so. I am now in the middle of joining the editing organizations as I write this. I have also had good luck with having amazing clients, as well!

[@h.j.nelson]

Even though I'm not an editor, this was really interesting to me. Authors and editors are so intertwined, that its really cool to hear an experienced editors take on editing. Not to mention useful for authors who are trying to figure out who to hire. thanks for sharing!

[@ibbyr]

Gah your voice is so annoying, stop being so whiny about everything. Give the info and then fucking shut the hell up.

[@beckywaytoomuch]

9:25 lol yesss typos are so annoying!!!

[@gigi-2204]

Hello Natalia! I’ve just stumbled across your channel and I’m absolutely grateful for all your knowledge. I have a question about rates, if you don’t mind answering it. You said we should charge lower to our first clients, but let’s say your first ever client loves your editing skills and decides to keep sending you their work. After some time, that client won’t probably accept a higher rate because you’ve been providing that service for much lower all this time. I just don’t see how this strategy could be sustainable in the long-run! Do clients usually have an issue with you charging them more money after a few years? Thank you!

[@susanbuckminster282]

Thank you!

[@TheWriteNowMom]

Thanks for all the great info! While I’m already taking a class on proofreading and looking into copy editing classes on EFA, I was gonna ask you the best way to get started once I was ready and this answered a lot of my questions. Most people tell me not to offer my services for free, so I’m glad to see that you got your start that way. I was sure that it’d be hard to find people willing to pay when I have no testimonials or portfolio. You mentioned offering five freebies. Was that a good number for you or, if you could go back, would you do less/more?

[@HeatherBryant22]

I have always been known and the word police since I find all the misspells, punctuation issues etc! I am going to look into classes like you suggested so thanks!

[@jayashreechakravarthy4949]

Natalie Leigh has access to the talks and the thoughts related to them.

[@thewrestlingchick-tamara]

Hello Natalie, it's been awhile since I've watched your channel and WOW! I've missed this channel. Just wanted to drop a I'm back. I was the one that said you look like the singer the great late Karen Carpenter ✌🙌

[@walteravila5299]

Very enjoyable vid! Hope you get further success. Coming from a copy editor in Philippines working for an American client. But I plan to have a freelance copy editing business so I arrived in your channel

[@martymaker]

Hi Natalia, I really appreciate your video. How do you usually secure the NDA / agreement with an authors? Any advise. Thank you kindly.

[@doctordabs3051]

I love your channel! your so helpful and I need it... lol I'm finishing my 1st novel now so I may contact you for editing because I know I need it.

[@chlo_kin]

Hey Natalia! I asked a question in the Q&A but I totally should have asked this question instead; can you be a member and take classes with the Editorial Freelancer’s Association if you don’t live in the U.S? I’m Australian :) Great video btw, very helpful! You’re awesome

[@NataliaLeigh]

Elsie Snow hey Elsie! I’m pretty sure you can, but I’ll look into it and let you know! ❤️

[@chlo_kin]

Natalia Leigh thanks so much ☺️

[@meggypeggy9142]

I think this is calling my name. I am changing my major to English. What do you recommend for a minor? Communications possibly?

[@leigh-anjohnson]

Thank you for this video Natalia. Do you know of any online classes for becoming a fiction writing critic? Would it be appropriate to offer free critiques to your audience to gain experience ?

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

Hellos Natalia, Have you heard of reputable online course for people who are not US-based, even if the EFA should cover that as well? Are there options out there?

[@JoeyPaulOnline]

This was all really interesting to watch and hear your answers!

[@rebeccajohnson7333]

Hi! Just found your channel! I'm an aspiring fiction editor, but I don't have any experience in publishing. Do you think being an author or creative writer is a prerequisite for being an editor? Can you be successful in editing without being an author? Thank you ❤

[@patrickskramstad1485]

Suggestion ;) Red Pen Redemptions :)

[@antoniodossantos5960]

Hello Natalia. Trying to learn to be an Editor!?

[@EmmaRosenBooks]

This is so interesting x

[@takihengi8110]

I am in Papua New Guinea. I am interested to a freelance editor. Could you please recommend me an online writing course.

[@astrozoo]

What is "telling rather than showing"?

[@mrusart7]

Hello... Actually I m a school girl now. I wanna start from now itself to work out to become editor. So can u please tell me with what 1st step should I start with? What may I refer to first. I have done lots of editings and people are satisfied with it but what in case of earning money what u should I do.

[@DestinyAlready]

take classes from where?

[@kelliprosser3923]

What do u do if u have career diaploma in freelance writing of making career from doing this kind of work at home?

[@devil_in_guise]

Uhmm... Ma'am! Those classes cost 150 to 400 dollars😭😭😂 Conversion to my country's local currency. It's cost.😭 Please, do you know any other sites to take classes?

[@antoniodossantos5960]

I prefer writing...The venezuelan Immigrant writer 🌎

[@eduardoquiroga6804]

Hmm your eyes give away that your getting paid by these guys.