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How to Find Ghostwriting Jobs as a Freelance Writer

Dec 16, 2019

Ghostwriting jobs won’t just fall in your lap. In this post, writer David Congreave reveals his top four tips for landing regular gigs as a ghost. Read more →

12 Crucial Tips for Success as a Freelance Editor

Nov 28, 2019

What does it take to be a great freelance editor? Find out in this thorough guide, with tips from top professional editors. Read more →

A Freelancer's Brief Guide to the Reedsy Publishing Marketplace

Oct 23, 2019

What does Reedsy have to offer freelance book editors, designers, marketers and ghostwriters? Find the answers to the most-asked questions right here! Read more →

How to Choose Your Proofreading Rates: A Freelancer’s Guide

Aug 15, 2019

What are good proofreading rates to charge? Find out more on average proofreading rates in 2024 and the factors that affect them. Read more →

How to Set Your Freelance Editing Rates

Jan 23, 2019

Struggling to set rates for the services is a problem for many editors. In this comprehensive guide, find out how the best editors do it. Read more →

The Career I Didn’t Know I Wanted: A Ghost’s Perspective

Jan 13, 2019

Barry Napier recounts his journey to becoming a professional ghostwriter — the career he never knew he wanted, until it found him. Read more →

Copy Editing Certificates: Do You Need One and Where to Get It?

Dec 31, 2018

Are you looking to get a copy editing certificate to get more clients? Find out the pros and cons of getting one and best courses to complete. Read more →

7 Ways to Grow Your Freelance Business

Dec 17, 2018

Top tips and best practices to supercharge your freelance editing business from most successful editors on Reedsy's Marketplace. Read more →

20 Simple and Powerful Tips for Successful Freelancing

Nov 20, 2018

If you're just starting off as a freelancer in publishing, here are twenty top tips that can help you stay solvent, sane, and productive. Read more →

How to Become a Book Cover Designer: the Master Guide

Oct 23, 2018

Do you want to become a book designer? Top professional designers share tips on how to become a book cover designer in this tough industry. Read more →

How to Become a Better Editor with Julie Tibbott

Oct 15, 2018

Find out how a former Houghton Mifflin Harcourt editor keeps her skills up within the competitve market of freelance editing. Read more →

How to Become a Freelance Editor in 6 Simple Steps

Sep 24, 2018

Are you planning to start your freelance editing business? Here are 6 tips on how to become a freelance editor. Read more →

How to Do Taxes as a Freelancer in 5 Essential Steps

Sep 21, 2018

Here is all you need to know about doing your tax as a freelancer. Follow these 5 easy steps to effortlessly calculate what you owe. Read more →

How I Went From Being a Blogger to Creating Author Websites

Sep 19, 2018

Web developer Joelle Reeder shares her journey of creating websites for best-selling authors, and tips for launching the perfect author website. Read more →

Finding Your Style in Book Cover Design

Aug 23, 2018

Micaela Alcaino, a successful book cover designer at HarperCollins, shares her journey of getting into book design and developing her own unique style. Read more →

7 Tips for Creating a Reedsy Freelancer Profile

Jul 26, 2018

7 tips for writing an effective freelance profile for editors, book designers, marketers, publicists, ghostwriters, and web designers. Read more →

How to Get Freelance Clients: 7 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed

Jul 05, 2018

In this masterpost, discover seven insider tips on how the most successful freelancers get freelance clients and make their prices work. Read more →

Working with Marketing Savvy Authors on Reedsy

Jun 25, 2018

Michael Doane is a freelance marketer who's been on Reedsy since 2015. Find out more about his experience working with authors. Read more →

How to Become a Ghostwriter in 8 Steps (Pro-Level Advice)

Jun 22, 2018

How do you become a ghostwriter? Follow this 8-step plan to developing a career writing books for other people. Read more →

From In-House to Freelance: Interview with an Editor

Jun 21, 2018

Editor Laurie Chittenden shares her experience going freelance from an in-house editing job, after spending the last 20 years at Big Five publishing houses. Read more →

Reedsy Opened New Doors For Me as a Freelance Editor

Jun 15, 2018

Freelance editor Mark Swift discusses his favorite collaboration so far, and the value Reedsy can bring to any freelance editor who is looking to expand their business. Read more →

Reedsy Selection Criteria: How to Become a Reedsy Publishing Professional

Jan 27, 2016

Reedsy has a strict selection process for its publishing professionals and only accepts around 3% of applicants. Read more about our criteria here. Read more →

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