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Out of Focus: Editing while Grieving

17/5/2022

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CW: death of an extended family member; death of a pet

This post took me a long time to write, and the thoughts in it are still a little unpolished, but it felt good to finally get it out of my drafts folder. Each person’s grief is unique, and we’ve all had more than our share of losses over the past few years. I don’t pretend that my losses are bigger than anyone else’s or give me special insight, but I’m sharing my thoughts in case someone finds them helpful.
An out-of-focus photo of a sun setting behind mountains, with water reflecting the sun's rays
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash
Distractibility is a symptom of grief for which I was unprepared. The ability to focus on the nuances of the text in front of us is something that we editors pride ourselves on – and rely on to make a living – and it can be destabilizing to lose that ability, even for a day.

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Business Admin for New Freelance Editors, Part 4:

2/12/2021

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​How do I track my business expenses and marketing?

Welcome to the rewarding world of freelance editing!

With a little organization and planning, you can get as much satisfaction from quoting, invoicing, recording your expenses, analyzing your marketing efforts, and tracking your professional development as you do from editing or proofreading.

An hourglass with pink sand in it inside a thick black frame, euro coins of various denominations, and a gold ring, all against a light grey background
Photo by Ricardo Díaz on Unsplash
In Part 4 of this series for new freelance editors, we’ll look at how to track the time and money you invest in your business: your business expenses and your marketing activities.

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Business Admin for New Freelance Editors, Part 3:

29/11/2021

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​How do I track my work-life balance and continuing professional development?

​Welcome to the rewarding world of freelance editing!

With a little organization and planning, you can get as much satisfaction from quoting, invoicing, recording your expenses, analyzing your marketing efforts, and tracking your professional development as you do from editing or proofreading.
A female-presenting person sitting up in bed on a Macbook laptop. The room is dark, indicating that it is nighttime, with the only light coming from the laptop.
Photo by Victoria Heath on Unsplash
In Part 3 of this series for new freelance editors, we’ll look at recording and analyzing the personal side of your business: tracking your work-life balance and your continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

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