Comments on: Should you Hire an Editor?

By: Do freelance writers need an editor? « Daily Freelance Writing Tips

Do freelance writers need an editor? « Daily Freelance Writing Tips — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:15:45 +0000

[...] Should you hire an editor? That depends. If you are an efficient proofreader (and typist) and you have a tight budget, I would say that you might be better off without an editor. On the other hand, if you make frequent mistakes, have some extra cash flow, and don’t have time to look over every peice of work twice, you should consider hiring someone with an eye for detail and sharp grammatical skills. [...]

By: Laurie Phillips

Laurie Phillips — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:22:26 +0000

I use an editor and proofreader (might be the same person) for client work: documents such as white papers, case studies, and business plans. For my web site I use a proofreader. But I do it myself – for better or for worse – on my blog.

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:56:52 +0000

I just wrote a blog post about the same topic–very funny. I mostly proofread and edit my own writing-for-hire and articles. But for really important things, I try to use my network of friends who are writers to look over my work.

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:48:34 +0000

I am an editor, and I’ve also worked as a staff editor and writer for a magazine. I do think a lot of writers could use editors’ help, and not just to correct grammatical errors or typos. Magazine writers I’ve edited tend to write long; an editor could help them tighten up their work. Also, it is helpful to have a knowledgeable person read your work before you submit it. We all know that it’s hard to be objective about a piece you’ve spent hours on. Staff editors appreciate it when articles come in relatively clean and adhere to their length and format guidelines–it saves so much time.