The Freelance Folder recently ran a contest to celebrate its one-year anniversary. Whether a writer, editor, designer or other consultant, you'll find this list of freelancer-to-freelancer recommendations submitted by contestants helpful. And, if you have your own tip to share, post a comment at the end of the blog.
Gaea Honeycutt
blog@weirdingword.com
In today's online issue of The New York Times, Lawrence Downes waxes poetic about the often forgotten, seldom appreciated copyeditor. Read about his journey to the Newseum in DC and the lack of representation of this noble profession in the new museum's exhibits.
Gaea Honeycutt
blog@weirdingword.com
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that the Princeton University Press recalled all 4,000 error-riddled copies of Cop in the Hood: My Year Policing Baltimore’s Eastern District by Peter Moskos, an Assistant Professor of Law, Police Science, and Criminal Justice Administration at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice. More than 90 errors made it to print in the 245-page book. Taking unprecedented steps to rectify the mistake, the Press will reprint the book. For the complete story, visit the Chronicle's news blog.
Gaea Honeycutt
blog@weirdingword.com
Connie Briscoe, an author of seven books and a former editor, shares writing tips and news on her blog Page One. In her February 22 post, "Writing Tips: Resources for Writers", Connie recommends essential resources and advice writers should follow before shopping a manuscript around.
Gaea Honeycutt
blog@weirdingword.com
CEO Update, a prominent, bi-weekly newsletter focusing on careers, events, and people in the association and non-profit sector, is seeking and Editor-in-Chief to increase the publications prominence, develop its business potential, and lead a team of professionals.
Founded in 1991, CEO Update started as a jobs publication and grew to become the pre-eminent resource of its kind for top executives in associations and non-profits. It was purchased by Leading Authorities in 2005 and has been transformed into a prominent news publication for this same audience. Circulation and revenues have increased dramatically during this period and the publication has recently introduced a new business concept, Association Intel, the leading database on association salaries, revenues, and expenses.
The current Editor-in-Chief is relocating to Colorado and CEO Update is seeking an accomplished journalist with entrepreneurial skills to continue growing and expanding the publication. This position is responsible for creating content, news, features, and career stories with a small team of reporters, developing a long-term editorial calendar, networking within the association community, and staying abreast of association news and developments. The Editor-in-Chief is involved in the business side of the publication and manages a professional staff of five.
The successful candidate can expect a competitive starting salary, plus full benefits including health care insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401 (K), profit sharing, and paid vacation and holidays.
Interested candidates should send their resume to the attention of Matt Jones at Matt@lauthorities.com.
Gaea Honeycutt
blog@weirdingword.com
Weirding Word (SM), a division of G.L. Honeycutt Consulting, LLC, is a virtural publication department that provides editing, freelance writing, and publication and web design services.
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