by Lisa Poisso | Mar 24, 2018 | Articles, Business
Many publishing service providers fear that even the word “deposit” paints them as angry bulldogs ready to bite the next client who tries to stiff them. Deposits do provide a small measure of protection against deadbeat clients, but they’re even better at creating...
by Susan Uttendorfsky | Jul 21, 2017 | Articles, Editing
A lot of editors don’t know much about using Styles. I admit that I didn’t either until I started formatting e-books. But I’ve since found that they’re very handy! (This discussion is going to focus on Word for Windows. Some of the defaults for Macs are different.)...
by Mel Jolly | Feb 1, 2017 | Articles, Business, Productivity
I know we all struggle with finding enough time. Whether it’s opportunities and requests from others or our own desires and distractions, there’s only so much time in which to fit all of these things. Most of us start our careers in a place where we feel nobody knows...
by Lisa Poisso | Oct 3, 2016 | Articles, Editing
You know how boiled noodles either cling to the side of the pot or cement themselves at the bottom in a sticky, glutinous lump? The same goes for limp, overly soft queries. Quality queries are an editor’s best tool for establishing a rapport with authors that allows...
by Nikki Busch | May 6, 2016 | Articles, Business
Your website is your online business card, resume, and persona all wrapped up into one. It tells prospective clients and your freelancer peers who you are, what you’ve accomplished, and what you offer as a professional. Those of you who’ve already joined the AIPP know...
by AIPP Admin | Feb 20, 2016 | Articles
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