So You Want to Be a Proofreader or Copy Editor

BySunshine September 28, 2020September 28, 2020

You love reading. You ALWAYS catch errors in books. You are the one that friends ask to proofread their letters and important documents. You know this would be the perfect job for you. But how do you get started as a professional proofreader or copy editor?

Luckily, some pals of mine have given us a list of the best organizations to help you get started.

ACES: INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS’ ALLIANCE OF EDITORS

https://aceseditors.org/

EFA: Editorial Freelancers Association

https://www.the-efa.org/

Writers Digest Copyediting Certification Course:

https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/courses/copyediting-certification-course

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Your Rights – Our Industry Redux

BySunshine October 12, 2020

Frankfurt Book Fair started today. I have been preparing and working on catalogs and presentations for weeks in anticipation. It is such an odd experience this year to “do” the Frankfurt Book Fair from my desk in NY. But I want to commend the Frankfurt Buchmesse organizers for doing such a terrific job getting all…

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SciFi Fantasy and Horror Magazines

BySunshine March 8, 2023April 19, 2023

https://gallerycurious.com/ https://pseudopod.org/ http://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/ https://podcastle.org/ https://firesidefiction.com/ http://www.fusionfragment.com/ http://strangehorizons.com/ https://www.sfpoetry.com/starline.html

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Staying Current is More Important Than Ever

BySunshine January 21, 2021April 19, 2023

I have a story to tell you. Stick with me here, it’s going to sound like I’m way off-topic, but I promise it will make sense in the end. 15 years ago I did a great deal of research on the best dog food to feed my dogs. They loved it. Since then, my husband…

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Book Signings – Are They a Good Idea?

BySunshine February 3, 2022March 8, 2022

Anyone who has done a book signing in the last few years knows there is a remarkable similarity between those two hours at your local bookstore and a scene out of Dante’s famous book. First, there’s the struggle to book the gig. Bookstores and libraries often need three to four months’ advanced inquiry to plan….

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