It’s so flattering when a friend calls for a grammar opinion, and you offer the answer. And then multiple sources that back up your answer, because…editor 😂. #AmEditing

Had to do this a few weeks back. Voiceover (during hold music): “Did you know that stress can have physical effects on your health? Too much stress…”
I was on day three, hour four of phone calls for the same problem 🤦🏻‍♀️.

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Good morning to everyone but the two companies who allowed me to cancel subscriptions but not delete my payment method.

I used to use a tablet pillow for this. Worked great!

Have to miss today, but will check in later. Hope everyone is well! #FreelanceFriends

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When you don’t feel well, you get the mail, and the local funeral home has once again invited you to pizza and plan! your! death! It’s the exclamation points that get me, but Ben Franklin is a close second.

YES!!! Don’t read my personal info out loud. Don’t announce my hotel room number as you give me my card. #FreelanceFriends

No advice, just a quick note of thanks. I am leaving with a lot to think about today. #FreelanceFriends

I just removed this from a cover letter and resume! #FreelanceFriends

That’s just it. Anyone who has had a bad experience online gets this immediately. I had issues on another platform and am very careful. Some people really don’t understand, and it worries me. #FreelanceFriends

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I have removed information from clients’ bios that is too sensitive. Don’t name your spouse, your children, or the specific place you spend a lot of your free time. #FreelanceFriends

Never occurred to me, and this makes sense (I just asked a version of this question). Thanks! I think sometimes I take too narrow a view of, “Does this influence my editing projects?” #FreelanceFriends

People put that on professional websites? But…why? I mean, I love running and hiking, but I don’t see how it helps. Sincere question. The award-winning books I’ve edited? Heck yes (I know my little bio here says running, but I talk about other things on socials). #FreelanceFriends

Sort of. I use the front page of my website to introduce myself, and I have a page of the type of projects I edit. And the fact I had to go look to answer this tells me I very much need to be here today. #FreelanceFriends

For everyone else, yes! For myself, not so much 🤦🏻‍♀️. #FreelanceFriends

Hello #FreelanceFriends! I’m Alison, long-form editor and career-change resume specialist checking in from Central NJ. Happy the time worked out today.

Sorry I missed #FreelanceFriends today! Busy catching up on all the things post blizzard.

Catching up late and 👀. Blocked. #FreelanceFriends

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I want to like this twice.

Parting thought: part of running your business is choosing clients and choosing projects. One of the most powerful tools you have is to walk if your boundaries are getting trampled. Thick skin is a plus, trying to find a solution helps, but ultimately, you must control your world.

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And fully restocked!
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Takes almost twice as long. #Editor #FreelanceFriends

I’m catching up, and I see this, and I have to admit I’m one of those people whose spreadsheets have spreadsheets (my intake is a spreadsheet, etc.). Long live the spreadsheet! #FreelanceFriends

Sorry I have to miss today, but I’m on a deadline. This subject is of particular interest. I’ll be checking back in later. Hope everyone is well! #FreelanceFriends

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Hello #FreelanceFriends!

Join us at 11am CST TODAY on Bluesky as we chat about AI finding its way into many businesses and creative pursuits. Have you been approached about revising or polishing AI-drafted text, music, imagery, code, etc.?

All types of freelancers are welcome to attend!

Important update: Multiple packs of highlighters AND the after-Valentine’s Day 50% off chocolate sale, and all is well again. #FreelanceFriends

This is so true!

That’s not entirely true. You can also say out loud, “I’m taking some time off,” plan a getaway, or medical appointments, or necessary errands that you have to carve out time for, and watch your inbox overflow!