Networking for Freelance Editors: Practical Strategies for Networking Success
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A practical workbook to grow your professional network—without the stress.
In this workbook, you’ll learn how to:
Let go of outdated, pressure-filled ideas about networking that no longer serve you
Follow a simple, step-by-step strategy for building lasting professional relationships
Use guided worksheets to design a networking practice that plays to your strengths and delivers results
Created for editors, proofreaders, writers, indexers, fact-checkers, translators, and other freelance publishing professionals, Networking for Freelance Editors helps you take control of your networking with clarity and confidence.
Through actionable advice and thoughtfully designed worksheets, this workbook equips you to reimagine how you connect, communicate, and grow your freelance business—on your terms.
“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.”
—Louise Harnby, Fiction Editor and Proofreader
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to network more effectively, this accessible, hands-on guide will help you move past impostor syndrome, stop spinning your wheels, and build a professional network that supports your long-term success.
From the Publisher
Made for an Editor Like You
Networking for Freelance Editors teaches you how to think of networking in a fresh way that’s based on what you already know how to do, on what you already do really well.
Expand your knowledge and resources even more: use the worksheets with your mastermind group, local editing chapter, editing class, or with colleagues.
The truth is that you’ve been networking all of your life with varying degrees of success—we all have. What’s going to change today is how you think of networking!
Praise for Networking for Freelance Editors
“From 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.” Editors’ Weekly Newsletter, Editors Canada
Goal-oriented worksheets Real-life examples Introvert friendly Appendix full of resources 5 specific networking tactics you can start using today!
A Workbook with Accessibility in Mind
In creating Networking for Freelance Editors, the authors prioritized visual accessibility by selecting clear, easy-to-read fonts, using high-contrast colors, adding Alt text to images and worksheets, and ensuring that all visual elements—including bold text, italics, sidebars, and graphics—are screen-reader friendly.
Publisher : The Insightful Editor (Linda Ruggeri)
Publication date : October 15, 2021
Language : English
Print length : 182 pages
ISBN-10 : 173642050X
ISBN-13 : 978-1736420508
Item Weight : 11.7 ounces
Dimensions : 7 x 0.41 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,636,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #230 in Book Publishing Industry #337 in Editing Writing Reference (Books) #1,531 in Home-Based Businesses
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Customers say
Customers find the book provides excellent networking advice, with one noting how it helps readers create actionable goals and another highlighting its useful appendices with tips and resources. They appreciate the thoughtful approach to networking, with one customer mentioning specific strategies like maintaining a website. The book receives positive feedback for its author content, with one review noting the generous approach of the authors.
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A. Knapp –
A Must-Read for Freelance Editors!
I’ve been a freelance editor for a few years. I have often wished that I had a mentor who could help me get my business going. I don’t have any background in marketing or networking, so it’s been hard to know where to start. Networking for Freelance Editors has been that mentor for me. Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri take you through the process of figuring out your strengths and how to capitalize on them, as well as shoring up weaknesses. They have so many great ideas for how to expand your network, which leads to more work. It’s been a great resource for me.
M_A_M –
Valuable for all editors
I have really enjoyed working through this workbook using the provided worksheets. This book helped focus my thinking by encouraging me to take the time to brainstorm and think more deeply about my business and my relationship with other editors and potential clients. It has enabled me to create goals, action items, and ways to expand my small, trusted network as well as my broad network. It also has useful appendices with more tips and resources.Thanks to the authors for sharing their knowledge and expertise.
Susan at Rivet –
Take a tactical approach to networking
I am an extrovert, but I have been struggling with how to network online. I am unsure where my networking efforts will pay off and whether it is all just a big waste of time.In the workbook Networking for Freelance Editors, Dowdle and Ruggeri explain that, yes, networking hopefully brings in more jobs. Still, it should first be a place to build community and share ideas. They explain how networking builds a community of other editors who understand what itâs like working alone and share thoughts on the trade and working with clients.Despite the workbook style, there is more than enough information for even the most reluctant introvert. It can help you build a plan and confidence on where and how to network. For example, I liked the writing exercises that immediately made me stop thinking about networking and take action. I also appreciated the social etiquette tips, such as setting up a separate workspace for web-based calls and paying attention to the person calling. Little tips like these are essential to learning when networking online.
RS –
Excellent professional advice book.
This book provides excellent advice, whether you are just starting out or are an old pro. The authors are very generous with their great advice about why networking is important, what networking really is about, specific networking tactics, and how to go about being a better networker — which could help grow your freelance business. The book also includes a number of very useful worksheets about networking and tracking your progress. Highly recommended.
LexDex –
Great workbook that gives tangible results
I bought this to help guide my freelance editing career through some critical next steps, and it has not disappointed me. I especially love the worksheets, which let me walk away with insights and tangible areas to improve.I can already see how I can read this book multiple times and get value out of it every single time!
Cindy –
A wonderful resource for editors!
Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri offer a sensible approach to this workbook-style resource. They help you navigate the process of networking by offering practical steps to build relationships, outline your goals, andgiving you practical steps to reach your goals. The steps are easy to follow and I’ve learned so much!
Tiffiny –
Vital for anyone new to freelance editing
This book made me think of networking in a new way. The section on connecting your goals to your networking was one of my favorites. The guidelines on websites and social media are helpful too.
Kristine –
Practical networking tips and goal-setting worksheets
I appreciated how the authors outline a proactive, thoughtful approach to networking in this book. The worksheets help readers create actionable goals. While the book is geared toward freelance editors, other freelancers in the publishing industry may find the worksheets and lists of resources useful. Networking strategies such as maintaining a website, using social media, volunteering, and doing quarterly business check-ins are good practices for many types of freelancers.