100 blog posts for editors and writers
My 100th blog post! Browse all 99 of my previous posts for writers and editors, neatly categorised so you can find what you need.
Gifts for editors and proofreaders (2025–2026)
Have a friend, colleague or family who is an editor or proofreader? Get some inspiration on what to buy them for that special occasion.
MS Word styles for self-publishing authors (how to make your life easier)
Once you discover Word styles, you’ll wonder how you ever did without them! Learn how to use them in your book manuscript to save time and money.
Motivating milestones for editors and proofreaders (free checklist)
Do you know how many books you’ve edited? How many words you’ve proofread? Motivate yourself by tracking key editing milestones with my free checklist.
Tracked changes and comments in Word: pro tips for authors (with videos)
Discover how to easily work with your editor’s tracked changes and comments in Word, including a life-changing pro tip.
How to become a freelance editor or proofreader
Starting out as a freelance editor or proofreader can be daunting. My step-by-step guide will help you through the process.
How to run your CEO Day (for freelance editors)
Stay on top of your freelance editing business by running a CEO Day. I’ll take you through the process and give you a free template report.
How to create an editor website (a step-by-step guide)
As an editor, you know a website will increase your chances of attracting more clients and working on your ideal projects, but you don’t know where to start.
Editors: make the most of your ALLi Partner Member subscription
If you’re an editor or proofreader and a Partner Member of ALLi, there are lots of ways to make the most of your ALLi membership.
Upwork for editors and proofreaders
Upwork can be a great place for editors and proofreaders, but many struggle to make it work for them. Here’s how I do it.