Freelancing

Sarah Lustig

How to set up a publishing project for success

The ingredients for setting up your project for success are pretty simple. Here I'm going to break them down.

Sarah Lustig

How to negotiate fees with freelancers

Money. We don’t like to talk about it. So here I consider how to wade through the murky waters of fee negotiations with freelancers.

Sarah Lustig

How to save time securing freelancers for new projects

Do you spend hours emailing freelancers to discuss new projects? There is a simpler way. Here I will lay out a quick process to follow.

Sarah Lustig

Five of the most enduring typos in history

Most of us know the stories in science about accidents that led to great discoveries. But what about literature? Well it happens there, too.

Sarah Lustig

Guided tour of educational resources

An explanation of some of the key features of educational resources.

Sarah Lustig

Six essential sections of an editorial brief

My editorial briefing template contains six sections that I believe all briefs should include. Here I’m going to break them down.

Sarah Lustig

How freelance editors can prepare for the future of publishing

Follow these simple steps to identify and prepare for the possible challenges presented by changes in the industry.

Sarah Lustig

Reviews of educational resources

Many publishers need teachers for reviews of resources and this can be a good income source. It is also a good method of making contacts.

Sarah Lustig

In defence of the humble copyeditor’s writing

Have you ever spotted an error in an email from a copyeditor? Here, I dispel some myths about why professionals make mistakes too.

Sarah Lustig

Top tips on taking over a project midway through

I consider how project managers can make a project their own when taking over midway through.

Sarah Lustig

Sticking to a project budget – to save or splurge?

A project manager must ensure their projects stay on budget. But do you kick off your heels and spend the whole budget?

Sarah Lustig