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Social Media Content Management for Self-Employed Editors and Writers

March 30, 2023 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

For self-employed editors and writers, knowing how to manage your social media content is a key ingredient for growing and maintaining your clientele. The following are some factors that need to be taken into consideration, regardless of the platform. 1. Know your audience(s) This one is obvious. Questions start coming …

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Resumé Writing vs. Resumé Editing: What Do Resumé Writers Do?

January 19, 2023 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

I have worked in the career services industry as a resumé writer since 2014. In social media groups for editors, I sometimes see requests and advertisements for resumé editing services. Let’s review the difference between resumé writing and resumé editing and how you might become a resumé writer. Neither resumé …

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How Editors Can Maximize Referrals

November 17, 2022 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

Self-employed editors and writers appreciate repeat clients and referrals. The more we are known and visible, the easier it is to have client prospects. Referrals come to us through past relationships, the quality of our work and our online presence. Relationships work best when we take a genuine interest in …

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Practical Ways to Help Ukraine from Canada

June 7, 2022 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

Tanya Mykhaylychenko, a regular contributor to The Editors’ Weekly, grew up in Ukraine and witnessed the first weeks of the war in February and March. In this post, she shares her experience and recommends resources that can help people learn more about Ukrainian culture, the latest news and ways to …

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How to Offer Your Authors Positive Feedback

October 5, 2021 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

Recognizing and affirming your clients’ strengths is one of the best ways to create a collaborative partnership, encourage their learning and boost their confidence. This comes in especially handy if you work with ESL authors, job seekers, new authors or anyone who is entering a new genre or role. Trusting …

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Some Notes on Networking on LinkedIn for Editors

June 8, 2021 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

I recently read a thread where several editors expressed, understandably, their reluctance to use LinkedIn to network. The term “networking” is used broadly and is not always clear in terms of expected actions and etiquette. You may even be distracted by some notifications on LinkedIn that do not apply to …

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Starting Your Editorial Blog

December 1, 2020 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

Your editorial blog is an excellent tool to attract new clients, maintain relationships with existing or past clients and optimize your website for search engines. Before you start blogging, consider these two starting points: Your blog is not about you; its purpose is to answer your clients’ questions and offer …

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Online Job Application: A Checklist for Freelancers

August 18, 2020 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

An online job application is similar to a cold call. An employer will evaluate you based on your skills and the ability to match their requirements. To save time preparing your application, you should carefully review your job search plan, read each job description for specific requirements and update your …

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Editorial Cover Letters

June 16, 2020 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

When you apply online as an editor or initiate contact with potential employers through cold emails, your ability to draft a crisp and engaging cover letter comes in handy. While your resumé informs your reader about your career history and specific projects you worked on, a cover letter aims to …

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Job Application Process for Freelancers

February 25, 2020 | Filed under: Tanya Mykhaylychenko

“Freelancing In America,” a study of the independent workforce, is now in its seventh year. While it doesn’t offer statistics about editors, the 2019 report confirms that 50 per cent of freelancers (57 million workers) consider it a long-term career. As freelance editors, we are aware of competition, industry and …

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