Familia Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Editing makes me giddy. I also like to look for consistencies in data, etc, but I am somewhat inefficient (aka slow), so I would never work in a lab where lives depended on my fast exact count! My BS is in Dietetics. No longer registered or want to work in that field. I do not like to work with people as much as information. That comment reminds me about a post where I asked about being a private tutor. I was successful with my children, but not really sure if I have the personality to appeal to others' children. Haha, I am friendly and personable, just not 'Kindergarten Teacher' material! Plus I live out in the country. Way out. So, if you edit for a living: how do you find your editing jobs? Are there companies that hire at-home workers and give regular editing tasks? What type of educational background or professional training would be necessary to be qualified? A Master's of some sort? A different Bachelor's? I am looking for part-time reputable at-home work, no benefits, not even regular necessarily, but I do not want to google, 'editing jobs' each time I want a new gig. I am looking to make just a little extra income in the future, and I am willing to gain some education/credentials to make me marketable, employable, and confident/skilled in editing or proofreading jobs. TIA for thoughts and experience sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 My bil does it for his job. He works from home and has a ton of clients. He started out on one of those sites where you bid on projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 My bil does it for his job. He works from home and has a ton of clients. He started out on one of those sites where you bid on projects. ETA: I think it was freelancer.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 minute ago, SamanthaCarter said: My bil does it for his job. He works from home and has a ton of clients. He started out on one of those sites where you bid on projects. ETA: I think it was freelancer.com Thanks you. Do you know his qualifications and education? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 PhD in Chemistry. He does scientific editing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamonlyone Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 You might look at Upwork for freelance work too. I edited self-published book manuscripts for a company based in Chicago for four years (until last spring). They did require a related BA or master's degree. (I can't remember which.) I have a BA in English, BA in communications, and MS in communications. If you go through a bid-based site, you might see if you can bid low for clients without a large income (like college students needing a proofreader for a paper). Maybe you could build a good rating (and increase your rates) in that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, iamonlyone said: If you go through a bid-based site, you might see if you can bid low for clients without a large income (like college students needing a proofreader for a paper). Maybe you could build a good rating (and increase your rates) in that way. Right. From what I understand, you don’t make a whole lot of income until you build a good rating and history. At that point I’m not sure it really matters about education level, people don’t care as long as youre consistently providing a good product. Edited September 29, 2018 by SamanthaCarter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 13 hours ago, iamonlyone said: If you go through a bid-based site, you might see if you can bid low for clients without a large income (like college students needing a proofreader for a paper). Maybe you could build a good rating (and increase your rates) in that way. Really appreciate this info. DS was a bit skeptical recommending bid-based sites to me due to their critical reviews. It is that way with everything, though. A stint on one of those sites would give me a feel for editing. It would be wonderful to have regular part-time work, like for a publisher...but I freely admit that I have no idea what I am talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I read your post as EATING as a profession I thought "hey I could do that" ?? Then I reread your post and said oh no that's not a good one for me. I think I need more coffee ? 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamonlyone Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Another wordy job is doing transcription or writing subtitles. Our older daughter just did her first subtitle project for the company Rev, and it seems to get some good reviews. It doesn't pay tons, but it might bring in some extra money and be something you enjoy. https://www.rev.com/freelancers https://theworkathomewife.com/rev-com-review/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 My ds does this on the side. For now, he does it by word of mouth. He happens to know some casual writers looking to publish, and they've gotten to know him as someone who has a good eye for editing. So, mostly friends or friends of friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Editing as a profession - anyone do this? Only in my mind. ? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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