The Modern Editor - Editing Tips for Freelance Editors

How to Navigate Different Seasons in Freelance Editing


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I’ve been thinking a ton about different seasons of life lately, and it’s made me realize there are also different seasons we go through in our businesses. 

The ugly truth is that not all seasons in our businesses are positive. Just like in life, it’s completely normal to go through hard times. Unfortunately, it’s easy to feel like a failure for experiencing a less-than-incredible season, which is a narrative that needs to be rewritten.

In this episode of The Modern Editor Podcast, I’m walking you through the variety of seasons you may experience in your editing business so that you can normalize it instead of wondering if you’re doing something wrong.

Important Sections:
  • (1:44) Not All Business Owners Experience the Same Seasons
  • (3:07) The Learning Season
  • (3:50) The Planning Season
  • (4:23) The Networking Season
  • (7:25) The CEO Season
  • (9:02) The Pivot or Expansion Season
  • (9:58) The Maintenance Season
  • (11:23) The Dry Season
  • (14:29) The Back-End Season
  • (15:52) The Front-End Season 
  • (16:50) The Burnout Season
  • Resources Mentioned:
    • Women in Publishing Summit
    • Episode 5: Working ON Your Business vs. Working IN Your Business
    • Work with Me:
      • Grab the Editing Contract Template
      • Join the Freelance Editors Club
      • ...more
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        The Modern Editor - Editing Tips for Freelance EditorsBy Tara Whitaker - Coach for Freelance Editors

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