When I first started working with comics, I went looking for a reference book that covered all the important elements of editorial style I’d need to know: the dashes, the crossbar I’s, the bold italics, how to recognize problems with caption boxes and speech balloons
Read MoreAlthough you might associate the site with in-house positions, it can be a great tool for freelancers to show off skills and experience, keep in touch with existing networking contacts, forge new connections, and market themselves to potential clients. Even if you’re already swimming in work, it never hurts to establish another way for people to find you.
Read MoreFor many professionals, getting a directory listing is one of the big perks of joining an association like the Professional Editors Network. It’s proof of your membership, it’s a way to reach a targeted audience, and it’s a valuable platform for marketing your services—especially if you don’t have your own website. So how do you set yourself apart from other people in the directory and make sure you’re getting as many client eyes on your listing as possible?
Read MoreI first heard the words “mastermind group” at a professional conference in 2019, and in classic Baader-Meinhof style, I kept hearing it over the course of the weekend from person after person. They all explained it was a type of mutual professional mentoring group that people used to keep each other accountable and help each other learn. It sounded interesting, but I wasn’t sure it would be my kind of thing.
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