As a new freelance copyeditor, I need to understand common charging methods and factors influencing rates. Also, I want to know what key payment-related information should be included in a freelance contract, according to the sample contract page. Finally, what's one piece of advice for new freelance copy editors from the 'How to Succeed' article?
Navigate to 'copyediting.com'. Click on the 'Freelance Editing Rates for 2023' link. Identify how freelance editing rates are typically charged (e.g., by page, hour, or word). Identify factors that influence freelance editing rates. Navigate to the 'Freelance Sample Contract' page. Locate and identify what specific payment-related information the sample contract page states should be included in a freelance contract. Navigate to the 'Freelance Copy Editing – How to Succeed' article. Identify one piece of advice for new freelance copy editors from this article. Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Freelance Editing Rates for 2023' article. The agent states that rates are typically charged by the page or by the hour. The agent identifies that factors like the type of work/editing, complexity of the material, turnaround time, and the editor's experience influence rates. The agent successfully navigates to the 'Freelance Sample Contract' page. The agent states that the contract should include 'Compensation: how much and often the independent contractor will be paid' as payment-related information. The agent successfully navigates to the 'Freelance Copy Editing – How to Succeed' article. The agent provides one piece of advice for new freelance copy editors from the 'How to Succeed' article, such as 'before you start searching for freelancers' (implying preparation) or similar relevant advice from that article.