As a new freelance copyeditor, I need to understand how to market my services and determine appropriate rates. Summarize the advice provided on Copyediting.com regarding effective marketing strategies and methods for researching or establishing freelance editing rates.
Navigate to Copyediting.com. Locate the 'Freelance Copy Editing' section or article to find marketing strategies. Identify and extract key marketing strategies for freelance copyeditors. Locate the 'Freelance Editing Rates for 2023' section or article. Identify and extract methods for determining or researching freelance editing rates. Synthesize the gathered information on both marketing and rate determination into a concise summary.
The summary includes advice on marketing strategies, such as building a well-constructed website, maintaining an updated resume, and proactive social media engagement (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter). The summary includes methods for determining rates, such as considering work type and length, researching rates via Google, checking other editors' websites, or asking colleagues. The summary is concise and accurately reflects the information found on the website regarding both marketing and rate determination.