The Chicago guide for freelance editors: how to take care of your business, your clients, and yourself from start-up to sustainability

Introduction

Making the decision to freelance

Setting up your business. Defining the scope of your business; Setting your rates; Setting up shop; Being uniquely you (branding!)

Working on your business. Getting your first project

and the next; What is marketing, anyway?; Using marketing to bring the work to you; making the sale

Working in your business. Preparing to do the work : you and your workspace; Handling work files and keeping records; Increasing your work efficiency; Creating goals and working toward success; Handling difficult client situations

Beyond the beginning. Continuing the learning and getting help; Taking care of you

Conclusion : build a business that uniquely fits you.