Leif: Great idea, really would like to meet you & other SF Biznikites and see the Sandbox at last, but today is shaping up to be too tight. Will hope for a repeat engagement -- perhaps a weekday next time? Fingers crossed!

Wow -- how inspiring! Judging from my clients' comments, they do have fun being edited by me, but editing is probably an experience - like financial planning - that people don't expect to be fun. I'll have to think about how to work that concept into my promotional materials. ... And of course I remember the Zoo!

As a professional editor and proofreader, I'm thrilled that there's so much interest in this topic!

It's always a challenge for anyone -- even editors -- to proofread their own work. For those really important pieces, such as your website or a brochure representing your firm, you may wish to consider hiring a professional to give your work a final check; you can find a good one through organizations such as the Northwest Independent Editors Guild, the Bay Area Editors Forum, or the Editorial Freelancers Association.

@Mary:

Thanks so much for sharing your very thoughtful blog post! I'm sure other freelancers will find it fascinating, as will people hoping to break into your field. As a print editor, I had no idea what goes into voiceovers; I'm in awe!

Now we need a similar post for people who think it would be cool to "get paid to read books..."

And thanks, Ilise, for the original article--definitely lots of food for thought there.