But if you get referrals, be sure to reciprocate whenever possible! #efachat
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I never have to hunt for clients anymore—lots of referrals and lots of repeat clients. #efachat
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Also, if you share your knowledge with colleagues, they will remember and will become excellent source of referrals. #efachat
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Triple yes! RT @jackiedulson I'm seeing a theme; always be ready for an opportunity and be generous-- karma! #EFAChat
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I've given my biz cards to physicians when I see them for checkup, if they've talked about writing research papers. #efachat
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May seem old school, but take your business cards with you wherever you go and don't be stingy with them. They're cheap to print. #efachat
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If a potential client likes your work history but wants more specific knowledge, offer to take courses in their subject. #efachat
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If you edit child's/grandchild's school's newsletter, that's work to put on resume. Don't have to mention family connection. #efachat
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I have gotten referrals from friends of friends and colleagues of colleagues. #efachat
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.@lhietkamp Tell EVERYONE you know that you're seeking clients in that arena. Never know who knows someone! #efachat
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.@jackiedulson I've contracted with university presses in past to edit lit crit & research in nonmedical fields (e.g., sociology). #efachat
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Yes, @jackiedulson, medical editing is a type of academic editing. #efachat
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Associations' email discussion groups are good for talking generally about rates. Strike up friendships, and then ask offlist. #efachat
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Good private Facebook groups: Editors' Association of Earth, EAE Backroom. #efachat
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.@MarySebold1 Medical editing is more technical than public-health editing. But w/ your background, you could easily transition. #efachat
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A1: In 2008, bcz I've worked in science editing so long, I took certification exam from Board of Editors in Life Sciences. (2 of 3) #efachat
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A1: Yes, some science/medical pubs do want advanced degrees, unfortunately. I have a BA in journalism. (1 of 2) #efachat
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If you can fit in getting another academic degree (I know some who have), that can help you get entree to new niche too. #efachat
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Be willing to read up on other niches and take courses. If you can get certificates in course subject matter, may be helpful. #efachat
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Years ago, I got in-house job w/ medical publisher after years with mainstream trade pub. Had to prove myself. #efachat
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Bravo,@jackiedulson! You have to be very determined and not give up too easily. #efachat
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But cross-over can be done, @jackiedulson. May have to make connections in new niche and be persistent over time. #efachat
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If you're a generalist and want to get into a new niche, may have to take on lower-paying gigs to get exper. that clients want. #efachat
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Yes, @wordhoarding, definitely focus on clients' priorities. No one wants to pay for a type of edit they didn't ask for. #efachat
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A3: Sometimes experience hard to get in medical editing. Some f'lancers get food in door with packagers: http://qub.me/QSYvMW #efachat
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A3: For example, you don't have to have advanced science degree to be a medical editor—just experience in the field. #efachat
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A3: In academic editing, clients want to see evidence that you're familiar with their field's language and conventions. #efachat
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Yes, @editsbyjulia, sell clients on how you can fill their needs. See text on homepage of my site: http://www.kokedit.com #efachat
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A2: In fact, clients in many different sectors will now search LinkedIn for keywords related to freelance needs. #efachat
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