Editors want to know:

How do I network as an editor?

How can I network if I'm an introvert?

Why does traditional "networking" make me feel salesy? (And what can I do instead?)

Whether you're early in your freelance editing career, an industry veteran transitioning to freelance work, or an experienced freelancer who wants to network with less stress and more to show for it, Networking for Freelance Editors will show you how to

  • identify and dismiss the stale, stress-inducing ideas about networking that are holding you back;
  • discover an easy, incremental approach that gives you a foundation for building long-lasting professional relationships; and
  • leverage your strengths to create a networking practice that gets results.

By reimagining your approach to networking and using the worksheets provided with Networking for Freelance Editors, you'll build the network you need right now and also the one you can rely on tomorrow. Conquer impostor syndrome, wasted effort, and overwhelm, and grow the network you want—the one that provides support, connections, and opportunities.

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Reviews

  • Louise Harnby, Fiction Editor and Proofreader

    "Networking for Freelance Editors teaches you how to engage with others in ways that show rather than tell that you're ready to help, ready to engage, ready to talk, and ready to listen. The result is a targeted strategy that gets you noticed and frames you as an editor who's part of the solution rather than part of the problem. Dowdle and Ruggeri have created a truly outstanding how-to resource—one I highly recommend for any editor at any stage of their career. It's networking guidance that actually makes a difference. Read it and do it."

  • Sue Littleford, Editor and CIEP Book Reviewer

    “The book tackles both networking for community and mutual support by engaging with other editors, and networking as prospecting for clients, noting that these can often overlap.”

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  • Sophie Playle, Professional Fiction Editor at Liminal Pages

    “...as an editor and book lover, I also really appreciated the quality of the writing, the layout of the information, and the beautiful design. I can really tell a huge amount of effort went into creating this book, and the result is something highly informative and easy to act on.”

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  • Sangeeta Mehta, Professional YA Editor at Mehta Book Editing

    “Written in a warm, inclusive tone, Networking for Freelance Editors will appeal to all kinds of editors, regardless of their location or personality type. The advice Brittany and Linda provide for growing a network or building one from scratch is practical and actionable, and it can be applied right away.”

  • Jasmine Peteran, Writer, Editor and Editors Canada Book Reviewer

    “From generally good advice (like joining editing directories and professional groups), to providing specific resources for self-assessment and network planning (like quarterly check-ins and networking mind maps), this book is the full package to jump-starting the next step in any editing career.”

    (Read the full review here) 

  • Andrew Hodges, PhD, Fiction Editor and Publishing Consultant

    “The book contains tips and friendly guidance for networking as an editor. It especially suits freelancers, in what can be a lonely pursuit. I particularly appreciated the book’s inclusive writing style and approach. . . While aimed at editors, much of the content (except for specific details such as professional associations etc.) would also suit those working in adjacent professions, such as copywriters and translators.”

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