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Category Archives: Freelance
I’m Editing Novels!
Kaila Desjardins Editing is now offering novel editing services for copy editing and proofreading!
New Services Available!
Kaila Desjardins Editing’s services are expanding! Now including novels in verse, and rhyme and meter coaching.
Self-Publishing a Book? Be Prepared to Hire Multiple People
When you’re finding professionals to help you get your book ready for self-publication, keep in mind you may need more people than you think.
Turning Down a Freelancer (+ Templates!)
When you’re looking for a freelancer, editor or otherwise, it’s likely that you’re looking at more than one person. That can often lead to ghosting at least one of them, so I’m here to ask you to rethink ghosting freelancers. Here’s why.
Getting Real
Gonna get real with you here today: imposter syndrome is hitting hard.
Getting Sick for the First Time as a Freelancer: What I Learned
Last month, I was sick for the first time as a freelancer. It sucked, but I did learn (and relearn) some things about freelancing that I want to share with you.
Celebrating Accomplishments
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I’m big on making sure you take care of yourself while you write and edit and work. If you need a break, take it; if you need resources, use them; etc. So I’m coming at you today with yet another important element of the writing, editing, and freelancing journeys: Celebrate your accomplishments.
What Is Imposter Syndrome and How to Deal with It
Imposter syndrome. Most of us have felt it at one point or another. It’s that nagging feeling that we’re frauds at what we do and that someone is bound to catch us in the lie. But the thing is, there isn’t a lie at all. So how do you cope with the feeling?
What’s an NDA and Do I Need One?
Something I see frequently on platforms like Upwork is a description for an editing gig that says “must be willing to sign an NDA,” or something similar. But do you actually need to consider an NDA for your project?