Last week we talked about choosing a suitable freelance book editor. Today Derek Murphy, an editor and owner of the editing company, Paper Perfect, writes about what it takes to become one.
by Derek Murphy
I’ve been a full-time, professional copy editor and proofreader for a few years now, and I can understand why so many people are interested in this field. For starters, I get to work at home, be my own boss, set my own pace (sort of), and still make enough money to buy myself a lot of cool toys. Here are a few of the most common questions wannabe-editors have asked me, along with my answers.