Ask An Editor

By Jesse Koepke

A podcast that helps video editors build a long-term career in 5 minutes or less.

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How many episodes does Ask An Editor have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

Ask An Editor episodes:

February 13, 2023 What next after my first year as a freelance editor?
You’ve made it through your first year as a freelance editor. What should you do next? @beefkeeper asks this question, and there 3 steps you should do after every year, whether you are staff or freelance.
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6min
February 07, 2023 When should I say no to jobs?
When you’re starting out, it’s almost imperative to say yes to every job. But when should you say no? Malcom asks what makes me say no to jobs, and I have 3 criteria.
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5min
January 30, 2023 Where can I find consistent editing work?
The ongoing struggle of a freelance editor is finding consistent work. But where can you look? Harvey asks this question, and there are 3 places he can look.
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8min
January 23, 2023 Should I give my rate right away?
When a potential client's first question is how much do you charge, what should you say? Andrew asks this question, and there are two simple things he can do.
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4min
January 16, 2023 How do I become a successful freelance editor?
We all want to be a successful freelance editor. But what does that mean, and how do we get there? Uj asks this question, and there are 5 key things to focus on, whether you are a freelance or staff editor.

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5min
January 09, 2023 How do I start a blank timeline?
Facing a blank timeline can be paralyzing. How do you jump into the cold water and get started? Phillip asks this question, and I share my favorite way to start every project: the outline edit.

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6min
January 02, 2023 How do I edit new genres?
Our careers often start with the first genre available to us. But what if you want to change genres? Charles ask this question, and I have 3 suggestions for him.
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5min
December 30, 2022 Am I charging enough for my editing?
What you charge as a freelance editor is an important question. You set your own rates, but have you set them high enough? Denis and Stew ask this question, and all it takes is 2 numbers and a simple equation.
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7min

FAQs about Ask An Editor:

How many episodes does Ask An Editor have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.