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Chapter 16 - Principles for a professional practice

from Part Two - Professional practice

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 August 2023

Renée Otmar
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Summary

The everyday work of a manuscript editor who works independently is variously styled as:

  • intellectual labour

  • highly skilled work

  • technical or craft work

  • support for creators or publishers

  • piecemeal, gig or cottage industry work

  • contracting or labour hire, consulting or supply of communication services.

Regardless of what you call it, when you work as an independent, consulting or freelance editor, you are your business. In other words, there is no substitute for the unique combination of skills, qualifications, expertise and experience embodied within you. If you fail, your business fails. If you can make a go of the business side of things, you will have a certain level of comfort and peace of mind to pursue your professional interests.

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EditingSensitivityDiversityInclusionAuthenticityAccessibilityGuideWritingprofessional practicespecialisation
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Editing for Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion
A Guide for Professional Editors
 , pp. 152 - 160
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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