Every Writer Needs an Editor
Are you a professional content writer or interested in writing articles for websites? If you answered “yes,” then you need an editor. You may be an ace author—you know your grammar, love conjuring creative sentences, and can rattle off a dozen synonyms for even the trickiest words. Your prose still needs polishing after you’ve completed your final draft. Even experienced writers benefit from a having their writing reviewed by a second set of eyes. If you hope to write for a living, an editor can be one of your greatest resources:
- Two Pairs of Eyes are better than one. You may have reread your finished piece several times, but it’s possible that you missed a typo or grammatical error. An editor will spot any mistakes you may have overlooked when proofing your own work. Article writers can submit with confidence, knowing that they have a back-up to self-proofing.
- Feedback leads to a stronger finished product. Talented editors don’t just check for misspellings or rogue punctuation marks. Your editor can provide valuable suggestions for overall organization or an effective way to reword an awkward sentence. If your article needs focus or may benefit from exploring a different direction, an editor will bring these issues to your attention. Content creators from all backgrounds –from press release writers to blog post writers—profit from a fresh take on their writing. Pay close attention and you’ll learn how to circumvent your common bad habits. You’ll also pick up new techniques and strategies to enliven your style.
- Editors have a wealth of information. Editors have their fingers on the pulse of their industry. They can provide you with topic ideas, leads, and discourage you from pursuing a lost cause. These professional readers can let writers know what subjects need more coverage and which ideas have been overexposed. They have a feel for which building trends can serve as inspiration for your next online editorial or blog series. By asking questions and listening to what your editor has to say, you will have a great sounding board to guide you towards exciting new areas of interest.
Behind every skilled article writer is an equally adept editor. Take full advantage of the many ways an editor refines your copy. Every revision provides an opportunity to hone your skills as a communicator. The thorough review an editor performs will clean up your work and teach you new ways to bring your craft to the next level.
Hiring an Editor to Work for You
The average article writer or content writer can’t afford to hire an editor. Quality editors charge at least $25 per hour, more than what an internet writer gets paid for a basic 500 word SEO article and almost as much as what we can get for a content page. It’s a shame, because the writers working in these markets are probably the ones who could most benefit from the services of a good editor. How else can they expect to move on to better paying work? Here at Content and Article Writers, we have come up with a solution. By subsidizing a small group of editors and providing them with steady work, we’re able to lower the price charged to the writer to just $95 per month. For that, you receive editing for up to 10,000 words (a $500 value). Contact us at contentandarticlewriters@gmail.com to learn more.
Sara Onderdonk is a member of the Content and Article Writers Network of Internet Writers and Bloggers. To learn more about the CAW Network go to http://www.ContentAndArticleWriters.com
